European Union Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
European Union's market capitalization was 50.02% in 2018, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 31.3% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2018.
Overview
European Union's market capitalization stood at 50.02% in 2018, a decline of +22.77% from 2017. European Union ranked 28th globally.
The European Union’s total market capitalization reached US$50.02 billion in 2018, placing it 28th among world economies and slightly below Spain’s US$50.55 billion and Israel’s US$49.82 billion. The index expanded from a modest US$10.91 billion in 1975 to a historic peak of US$78.27 billion in 2000, a period marked by rapid financial integration and the launch of the euro. The subsequent trough of US$7.65 billion in 1982 reflected the severe debt crises that afflicted many member states in the early 1980s. Over the 44‑year span, the EU’s market value has shown a long‑term upward trajectory despite these fluctuations, driven by deepening capital markets, regulatory harmonisation and the growth of cross‑border investment. Continued convergence of financial standards, the expansion of the capital markets union and the adoption of sustainable finance frameworks are likely to sustain the gradual rise in market capitalization, though external shocks such as geopolitical tensions or major policy shifts could alter the path.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50.02% | −22.77% | #28 |
| 2017 | 72.79% | +12.68% | #20 |
| 2016 | 60.11% | −0.86% | #25 |
| 2015 | 60.97% | +9.99% | #25 |
| 2014 | 50.98% | −6.71% | #29 |
| 2013 | 57.70% | +8.99% | #29 |
| 2012 | 48.70% | +9.70% | #30 |
| 2011 | 39.01% | −11.46% | #38 |
| 2010 | 50.47% | −0.48% | #35 |
| 2009 | 50.94% | +16.57% | #33 |
| 2008 | 34.37% | −42.74% | #32 |
| 2007 | 77.11% | +3.47% | #31 |
| 2006 | 73.64% | +16.33% | #27 |
| 2005 | 57.30% | +2.02% | #28 |
| 2004 | 55.29% | +1.73% | #25 |
Analysis
European Union's market capitalization was 50.02% in 2018, a decline of −22.77% from 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's market capitalization was 50.02% in 2018. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 31.3% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's market capitalization peaked at 78.27% in 2000.
The lowest market capitalization in European Union was 7.65% in 1982.
European Union ranks 28th globally in market capitalization as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The market capitalization of European Union in 2018 was 50.02%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_market-capitalization,
title = {European Union Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}