Japan Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Japan's listed companies was 4,031 in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
Japan's listed companies stood at 4,031 in 2025, a rise of +60 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4,031 by 2025. Japan ranked 4th globally.
Japan’s number of listed companies has risen steadily over the 51‑year span from 1,398.00 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 4,030.90 in 2025, placing it fourth globally. The trough of 1,389.00 occurred in 1978, after which the market expanded as deregulation and corporate governance reforms encouraged public listings. By 2025 Japan trails the United States, which records 4,175.90 listed firms, and is comparable to Canada’s 4,415.20, yet remains well above emerging markets such as India’s 2,766.90. The long‑term upward trajectory reflects the country’s shift toward a more diversified capital market and the growing appeal of equity financing for midsize enterprises. Continued reforms aimed at improving market liquidity and easing cross‑border listing requirements could sustain the current expansion, while demographic stagnation or tighter regulatory environments might temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4,140 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4,085 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4,031 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4,031 | +60 | #4 |
| 2024 | 3,971 | +42 | #65 |
| 2023 | 3,929 | +64 | #68 |
| 2022 | 3,865 | +47 | #71 |
| 2021 | 3,818 | +64 | #73 |
| 2020 | 3,754 | +50 | #75 |
| 2019 | 3,704 | +52 | #72 |
| 2018 | 3,652 | +54 | #72 |
| 2017 | 3,598 | +63 | #69 |
| 2016 | 3,535 | +31 | #71 |
| 2015 | 3,504 | +46 | #73 |
| 2014 | 3,458 | +50 | #75 |
| 2013 | 3,408 | +1,114 | #76 |
| 2012 | 2,294 | +14 | #75 |
| 2011 | 2,280 | −1 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Japan's listed companies was 4,031 in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Japan's listed companies peaked at 4,031 in 2025.
The lowest listed companies in Japan was 1,389 in 1978.
Japan ranks 4th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Japan's listed companies is projected to reach 4,031 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Japan in 2025 was 4,031. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_japan_listed-companies,
title = {Japan Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}