Ireland Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Ireland's listed companies was 43 in 2018, ranked 19th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2018.
Overview
Ireland's listed companies stood at 43 in 2018, a rise of +2 from 2017. Ireland ranked 19th globally.
Ireland’s count of listed companies fell from an all‑time peak of 93.00 in 1996 to a trough of 40.00 in 2016, before modestly recovering to 43.00 in 2018, placing the nation 19th globally. Over the 24‑year span from 1995, when the tally stood at 80.00, the downward trajectory reflects a long‑term contraction of domestic equity markets, a pattern echoed in peer economies such as Hungary, which recorded the same 2018 figure of 43.00. The decline coincided with periods of heightened corporate consolidation and the migration of firms to larger, more liquid exchanges abroad, while the modest rebound in 2018 suggests limited re‑listing activity and a gradual diversification of capital‑raising channels. Future movements will likely depend on policy incentives for initial public offerings, the attractiveness of the Irish market to multinational listings, and broader shifts in global financing preferences, which could either sustain the modest rise or reinforce the long‑term downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 43 | +2 | #19 |
| 2017 | 41 | +1 | #13 |
| 2016 | 40 | −3 | #12 |
| 2015 | 43 | +0 | #14 |
| 2014 | 43 | +2 | #13 |
| 2013 | 41 | −1 | #14 |
| 2012 | 42 | −6 | #14 |
| 2011 | 48 | −2 | #18 |
| 2010 | 50 | −5 | #19 |
| 2009 | 55 | −3 | #20 |
| 2008 | 58 | −2 | #21 |
| 2007 | 60 | +3 | #24 |
| 2006 | 57 | +4 | #25 |
| 2005 | 53 | +0 | #25 |
| 2004 | 53 | −2 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland 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
Ireland's listed companies was 43 in 2018. Ranked 19th globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Ireland's listed companies peaked at 93 in 1996.
The lowest listed companies in Ireland was 40 in 2016.
Ireland ranks 19th 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 Ireland in 2018 was 43. This ranks 19th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_listed-companies,
title = {Ireland Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}