Netherlands Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Netherlands's listed companies was 103 in 2018, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2018.
Overview
Netherlands's listed companies stood at 103 in 2018, a rise of +1 from 2017. Netherlands ranked 34th globally.
The Netherlands registered 103.00 listed companies in 2018, placing it 34th worldwide, a figure that reflects a long‑term contraction from the all‑time peak of 392.00 in 2000 and a modest recovery after the trough of 98.00 in 2014. Over the 44‑year span from 1975, when the count stood at 242.00, the Dutch market has shed more than half of its listed firms, signalling structural shifts such as consolidation, stricter listing requirements and the rise of alternative financing channels. By contrast, peer economies such as Mauritius report 99.00 listed companies, while Oman shows 110.00, underscoring that the Netherlands remains near the middle of its peer group despite the decline. The downward trajectory suggests that future policy aimed at easing regulatory burdens, encouraging SME listings, or expanding market segments could stabilize or modestly increase the number of listed firms in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 103 | +1 | #34 |
| 2017 | 102 | −1 | #31 |
| 2016 | 103 | +3 | #31 |
| 2015 | 100 | +2 | #33 |
| 2014 | 98 | −1 | #32 |
| 2013 | 99 | −36 | #33 |
| 2012 | 135 | −9 | #38 |
| 2011 | 144 | −6 | #37 |
| 2010 | 150 | −14 | #39 |
| 2009 | 164 | −47 | #38 |
| 2008 | 211 | −10 | #40 |
| 2007 | 221 | −3 | #43 |
| 2006 | 224 | −13 | #46 |
| 2005 | 237 | −19 | #49 |
| 2004 | 256 | −12 | #55 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands 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
Netherlands's listed companies was 103 in 2018. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.0% increase from the previous year.
Netherlands's listed companies peaked at 392 in 2000.
The lowest listed companies in Netherlands was 98 in 2014.
Netherlands ranks 34th 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 Netherlands in 2018 was 103. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_listed-companies,
title = {Netherlands Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}