Italy Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Italy's listed companies was 290 in 2014, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2014.
Overview
Italy's listed companies stood at 290 in 2014, a rise of +5 from 2013. Italy ranked 52nd globally.
Italy’s number of listed companies rose from 152.00 in 1975 to a low of 132.00 in 1981 before expanding steadily for three decades, reaching an all‑time peak of 311.00 in 2011 and settling at 290.00 in 2014, ranking 52nd worldwide. The post‑peak decline of roughly 21 companies over three years reflects the broader European consolidation of equity markets after the global financial crisis, while still leaving Italy well above peers such as the Philippines (260.00) and Sri Lanka (294.00). The long‑term upward trajectory, driven by deregulation and the growth of mid‑cap firms, suggests that future increases will depend on reforms that improve corporate governance and attract foreign investment, as well as on macro‑economic stability that encourages new listings. If policy incentives for initial public offerings are strengthened, the downward drift after 2011 could be reversed, sustaining Italy’s position among the higher‑ranking European markets.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 290 | +5 | #52 |
| 2013 | 285 | −18 | #53 |
| 2012 | 303 | −8 | #55 |
| 2011 | 311 | +21 | #55 |
| 2010 | 290 | −1 | #53 |
| 2009 | 291 | −3 | #51 |
| 2008 | 294 | −7 | #50 |
| 2007 | 301 | +17 | #51 |
| 2006 | 284 | +9 | #54 |
| 2005 | 275 | +6 | #53 |
| 2004 | 269 | −2 | #56 |
| 2003 | 271 | −24 | #57 |
| 2002 | 295 | +1 | #58 |
| 2001 | 294 | −3 | #60 |
| 2000 | 297 | +27 | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's listed companies was 290 in 2014. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Italy's listed companies peaked at 311 in 2011.
The lowest listed companies in Italy was 132 in 1981.
Italy ranks 52nd globally in listed companies as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Italy in 2014 was 290. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_listed-companies,
title = {Italy Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}