France Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
France's listed companies was 457 in 2018, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2018.
Overview
France's listed companies stood at 457 in 2018, a decline of +8 from 2017. France ranked 57th globally.
France’s stock‑market listing base has contracted sharply since the turn of the millennium, falling from an all‑time peak of 1,185.00 listed companies in 2000 to just 457.00 in 2018, a decline of more than 60 percent over 18 years. The trough of 218.00 firms in 1994 marks the low point before the brief resurgence that culminated in the 2000 peak, after which deregulation, consolidation and the rise of alternative financing channels have steadily eroded the number of listed entities. With a 2018 count that places France at rank 57 globally, its listing volume remains slightly above Iran (437.00) but below Germany (465.00) and Singapore (482.00), underscoring a relative middle‑of‑the‑pack position among peers. The 44‑year coverage reveals a long‑term downward trajectory, suggesting that unless policy reforms stimulate equity market participation or new sectors pursue public listings, the number of French listed companies is likely to continue its gradual decline.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 457 | −8 | #57 |
| 2017 | 465 | −20 | #55 |
| 2016 | 485 | −5 | #57 |
| 2015 | 490 | −5 | #60 |
| 2014 | 495 | −5 | #60 |
| 2013 | 500 | −62 | #63 |
| 2012 | 562 | −24 | #66 |
| 2011 | 586 | −31 | #66 |
| 2010 | 617 | −35 | #65 |
| 2009 | 652 | −21 | #65 |
| 2008 | 673 | −34 | #66 |
| 2007 | 707 | −23 | #66 |
| 2006 | 730 | −19 | #68 |
| 2005 | 749 | −38 | #68 |
| 2004 | 787 | −30 | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's listed companies was 457 in 2018. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
France's listed companies peaked at 1,185 in 2000.
The lowest listed companies in France was 218 in 1994.
France ranks 57th globally in listed companies as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of France in 2018 was 457. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_listed-companies,
title = {France Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}