Ireland Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Ireland's market capitalization was 27.83% in 2018, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 33.8% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2018.
Overview
Ireland's market capitalization stood at 27.83% in 2018, a decline of +14.24% from 2017. Ireland ranked 46th globally.
Ireland’s market‑capitalization ratio fell from an all‑time peak of 81.71 in 2000 to a trough of 17.97 in 2008, reflecting the depth of the global financial crisis and the collapse of the domestic property bubble. After a prolonged recovery, the indicator stood at 27.83 in 2018, ranking 46th worldwide and placing Ireland close to peers such as Poland (26.99) and Austria (25.81). The 22‑year series shows a steep decline of more than 60 percentage points between the peak and trough, followed by a gradual rebound of roughly 10 percentage points over the subsequent decade. The post‑crisis recovery has been driven by a resurgence in foreign direct investment, a thriving technology sector, and a relatively low corporate tax regime, which together have supported equity market growth. Continued inflows of multinational firms and sustained fiscal prudence could further lift the market‑capitalization ratio, while renewed external shocks or domestic policy shifts might dampen the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27.83% | −14.24% | #46 |
| 2017 | 42.07% | +2.84% | #39 |
| 2016 | 39.23% | −3.14% | #39 |
| 2015 | 42.37% | −11.46% | #34 |
| 2014 | 53.84% | −16.20% | #28 |
| 2013 | 70.03% | +22.00% | #24 |
| 2012 | 48.03% | +3.05% | #31 |
| 2011 | 44.98% | +17.76% | #33 |
| 2010 | 27.23% | +1.30% | #56 |
| 2009 | 25.92% | +7.96% | #55 |
| 2008 | 17.97% | −35.32% | #55 |
| 2007 | 53.28% | −17.04% | #43 |
| 2006 | 70.32% | +16.47% | #28 |
| 2005 | 53.85% | −4.85% | #29 |
| 2004 | 58.69% | +7.03% | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ireland's market capitalization was 27.83% in 2018. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 33.8% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's market capitalization peaked at 81.71% in 2000.
The lowest market capitalization in Ireland was 17.97% in 2008.
Ireland ranks 46th 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 Ireland in 2018 was 27.83%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_market-capitalization,
title = {Ireland Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}