New Zealand Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
New Zealand's market capitalization was 25.63% in 2025, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 28.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
New Zealand's market capitalization stood at 25.63% in 2025, a decline of +10.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.63% by 2025. New Zealand ranked 39th globally.
New Zealand's market capitalization has exhibited significant volatility over the past 39 years, with a notable all-time peak of 72.59 in 1986 and a trough of 18.14 in 2008, marking a decline of nearly 75% from its peak. The country's market capitalization has been steadily increasing since the 2008 trough, with the latest value standing at 25.63 in 2025, ranking 39th globally. This growth trend is comparable to that of Croatia, which also ranked around the same position with a market capitalization of 25.79. However, the 25.63 value is still significantly lower than the 1986 peak, suggesting a prolonged period of stagnation. Zambia's market capitalization, for instance, has surpassed New Zealand's with a value of 25.77. Should New Zealand's economic growth be sustained, it is likely that its market capitalization will continue to increase, potentially pushing it closer to the top 30 globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 12.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.31% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 25.63% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.63% | −10.06% | #39 |
| 2024 | 35.69% | −2.15% | #31 |
| 2023 | 37.84% | −1.25% | #33 |
| 2022 | 39.09% | −9.31% | #36 |
| 2021 | 48.40% | −13.65% | #34 |
| 2020 | 62.06% | +11.41% | #27 |
| 2019 | 50.65% | +10.01% | #33 |
| 2018 | 40.63% | −5.17% | #38 |
| 2017 | 45.80% | +3.47% | #37 |
| 2016 | 42.33% | +0.61% | #36 |
| 2015 | 41.72% | +4.79% | #35 |
| 2014 | 36.93% | +2.39% | #40 |
| 2013 | 34.53% | +4.59% | #46 |
| 2012 | 29.94% | +0.76% | #45 |
| 2009 | 29.18% | +11.04% | #52 |
Analysis
New Zealand's market capitalization was 25.63% in 2025, a decline of −10.06% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 25.63% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand's market capitalization was 25.63% in 2025. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 28.2% decrease from the previous year.
New Zealand's market capitalization peaked at 72.59% in 1986.
The lowest market capitalization in New Zealand was 18.14% in 2008.
New Zealand ranks 39th globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
New Zealand's market capitalization is projected to reach 25.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of New Zealand in 2025 was 25.63%. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_market-capitalization,
title = {New Zealand Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}