Austria Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Austria's market capitalization was 21.13% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Austria's market capitalization stood at 21.13% in 2025, a decline of +1.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.13% by 2025. Austria ranked 45th globally.
Austria’s market‑capitalization-to‑GDP ratio has expanded dramatically over the 51‑year series, rising from 3.26 in 1975 to a World Bank‑reported 21.13 in 2025, which places the country 45th in the global ranking. The most pronounced surge occurred in the pre‑crisis boom, when the ratio peaked at 61.14 in 2007, reflecting a period of strong equity‑market growth and high investor confidence. By contrast, the post‑Asian‑financial‑crisis environment saw the ratio fall to a historic low of 1.20 in 1998, underscoring the vulnerability of capital markets to external shocks. Austria’s current level is comparable to peers such as Bangladesh (21.16) and Panama (21.07), suggesting a convergence toward the market‑capitalization profiles of emerging economies despite Austria’s advanced‑economy status. Continued fiscal consolidation, structural reforms, and integration with European capital markets are likely to sustain the upward trajectory, while heightened geopolitical risk or a severe downturn could reverse the trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 16.59% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 18.86% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 21.13% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.13% | −1.45% | #45 |
| 2024 | 22.58% | −4.25% | #40 |
| 2023 | 26.83% | +0.83% | #42 |
| 2022 | 26.00% | −7.90% | #42 |
| 2021 | 33.90% | +3.50% | #40 |
| 2020 | 30.41% | +0.36% | #44 |
| 2019 | 30.05% | +4.24% | #45 |
| 2018 | 25.81% | −10.50% | #48 |
| 2017 | 36.31% | +5.58% | #46 |
| 2016 | 30.73% | +5.41% | #46 |
| 2015 | 25.31% | +3.24% | #51 |
| 2014 | 22.07% | −5.51% | #59 |
| 2013 | 27.58% | +1.52% | #51 |
| 2012 | 26.07% | +6.19% | #46 |
| 2011 | 19.88% | −12.45% | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's market capitalization was 21.13% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Austria's market capitalization peaked at 61.14% in 2007.
The lowest market capitalization in Austria was 1.20% in 1998.
Austria ranks 45th globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's market capitalization is projected to reach 21.13% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of Austria in 2025 was 21.13%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_market-capitalization,
title = {Austria Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}