Ecuador Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Ecuador's listed companies was 26 in 2000, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 27.8% decrease from 1999. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2000.
Overview
Ecuador's listed companies stood at 26 in 2000, a decline of +10 from 1999. Ecuador ranked 20th globally.
Ecuador’s stock‑market depth, measured by the number of listed companies, fell from an all‑time peak of 42.00 in 1996 to a trough of 26.00 in 2000, the latest figure reported by the World Bank. Over the six‑year span from 1995 (37.00) to 2000, the count declined by 11.00 companies, placing Ecuador 20th globally with the 2000 value of 26.00. This contraction contrasts with nearby peers such as the West Bank and Gaza, which recorded 25.00 listed firms, and Mauritius, with 31.00, suggesting that Ecuador’s market contraction was more pronounced than in some comparable economies. The downward trajectory coincided with the regional financial turbulence of the late 1990s, which likely constrained capital formation and investor confidence. If regulatory reforms improve market transparency and broaden access to equity financing, the number of listed companies could stabilise or even rise, altering the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26 | −10 | #20 |
| 1999 | 36 | +0 | #21 |
| 1998 | 36 | −5 | #22 |
| 1997 | 41 | −1 | #21 |
| 1996 | 42 | +5 | #22 |
| 1995 | 37 | – | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's listed companies was 26 in 2000. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 27.8% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's listed companies peaked at 42 in 1996.
The lowest listed companies in Ecuador was 26 in 2000.
Ecuador ranks 20th globally in listed companies as of 2000.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Ecuador in 2000 was 26. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Ecuador Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}