China Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
China's listed companies was 10,859 in 2025, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
China's listed companies stood at 10,859 in 2025, a decline of +372 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10,859 by 2025. China ranked 1st globally.
China’s stock‑market depth, measured by the number of listed companies, expanded from a modest 323.00 in 1995 to 10,858.90 in 2025, securing the top global rank. The rapid ascent peaked in 2019 at 12,730.00 before a modest retreat, reflecting the combined effects of regulatory tightening and market consolidation that followed the 2015‑2016 volatility. Over the 31‑year span, the compound growth rate far outpaced peers such as Canada (4,415.20) and the United States (4,175.90), underscoring the scale of China’s capital‑market reforms and the attraction of domestic firms to public financing. The post‑peak decline suggests a maturing market where quality, rather than sheer quantity, may become a policy focus. Continued liberalisation of listing rules, enhanced corporate governance standards, and deeper integration with global investors could sustain the upward trajectory, while heightened regulatory scrutiny may temper further expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 10,359 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 10,609 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10,859 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10,859 | −372 | #1 |
| 2024 | 11,231 | −117 | #68 |
| 2023 | 11,348 | −149 | #71 |
| 2022 | 11,497 | −132 | #74 |
| 2021 | 11,629 | −712 | #76 |
| 2020 | 12,341 | −389 | #78 |
| 2019 | 12,730 | +9,146 | #74 |
| 2018 | 3,584 | +99 | #71 |
| 2017 | 3,485 | +433 | #68 |
| 2016 | 3,052 | +225 | #68 |
| 2015 | 2,827 | +214 | #71 |
| 2014 | 2,613 | +124 | #73 |
| 2013 | 2,489 | −5 | #74 |
| 2012 | 2,494 | +152 | #76 |
| 2011 | 2,342 | +279 | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
China's listed companies was 10,859 in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
China's listed companies peaked at 12,730 in 2019.
The lowest listed companies in China was 323 in 1995.
China ranks 1st globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's listed companies is projected to reach 10,859 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of China in 2025 was 10,859. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_listed-companies,
title = {China Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}