Malaysia Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Malaysia's listed companies was 1,046 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's listed companies stood at 1,046 in 2025, a rise of +15 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,046 by 2025. Malaysia ranked 10th globally.
Malaysia’s number of listed companies rose from a trough of 181.00 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 1,046.10 in 2025, placing the country tenth worldwide and reflecting a 46‑year expansion of market participation. The increase represents a compound growth of roughly 4.8 % per annum, outpacing Indonesia’s 1,007.80 listed firms but remaining well below the United Kingdom’s 1,530.54. The surge coincided with financial liberalisation in the 1990s, the establishment of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange as a regional hub, and successive reforms that broadened listing eligibility for small‑ and medium‑size enterprises. Despite the strong upward trajectory, the concentration of listings in a few large conglomerates suggests limited diversification compared with peers such as Australia, which hosts 1,876.10 listed entities. Continued enhancements to corporate governance, deeper integration with global capital markets, and incentives for technology‑driven firms could sustain the growth path and potentially lift Malaysia’s rank among the world’s most active equity markets.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1,097 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1,072 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,046 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,046 | +15 | #10 |
| 2024 | 1,031 | +44 | #60 |
| 2023 | 987 | +24 | #63 |
| 2022 | 963 | +23 | #64 |
| 2021 | 940 | +13 | #66 |
| 2020 | 927 | +8 | #69 |
| 2019 | 919 | +17 | #64 |
| 2018 | 902 | +8 | #65 |
| 2017 | 894 | +1 | #62 |
| 2016 | 893 | +1 | #64 |
| 2015 | 892 | −3 | #67 |
| 2014 | 895 | −5 | #68 |
| 2013 | 900 | −11 | #69 |
| 2012 | 911 | −21 | #70 |
| 2011 | 932 | −16 | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's listed companies was 1,046 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Malaysia's listed companies peaked at 1,046 in 2025.
The lowest listed companies in Malaysia was 181 in 1980.
Malaysia ranks 10th globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's listed companies is projected to reach 1,046 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of Malaysia in 2025 was 1,046. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_listed-companies,
title = {Malaysia Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}