Pakistan Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Pakistan's market capitalization was 9.60% in 2025, ranked 65th globally. This represents a 31.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Pakistan's market capitalization stood at 9.60% in 2025, a decline of +4.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025. Pakistan ranked 65th globally.
Pakistan's market capitalization has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 25 years, with the latest value standing at 9.60, ranking 65 globally. The country's market capitalization peaked in 2007 at 37.86, surpassing several peer countries, including Colombia's 2007 value of 8.65. Conversely, Pakistan's market capitalization hit an all-time low in 2001 at 5.05, a year when many global markets were severely impacted by the dot-com bubble burst and the 9/11 attacks. Since then, the country's market capitalization has gradually increased, albeit at a slow pace. Despite this, Pakistan's market capitalization remains below that of its peer countries, including Egypt, Arab Republic of, which has a market capitalization of 11.95. A sustained increase in foreign investment and improvement in the business environment could potentially alter the trajectory of Pakistan's market capitalization and propel it towards a higher global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 7.96% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.78% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.60% | −4.41% | #65 |
| 2024 | 14.01% | +4.43% | #58 |
| 2023 | 9.58% | +1.92% | #62 |
| 2022 | 7.66% | −4.71% | #70 |
| 2021 | 12.37% | −4.37% | #65 |
| 2020 | 16.74% | +0.98% | #61 |
| 2019 | 15.76% | +0.17% | #62 |
| 2018 | 15.59% | +1.46% | #66 |
| 2011 | 14.12% | −5.20% | #66 |
| 2010 | 19.32% | +2.30% | #67 |
| 2009 | 17.02% | +5.47% | #64 |
| 2008 | 11.55% | −26.31% | #67 |
| 2007 | 37.86% | +10.12% | #55 |
| 2006 | 27.74% | −3.47% | #59 |
| 2005 | 31.21% | −3.28% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Pakistan's market capitalization was 9.60% in 2025. Ranked 65th globally. This represents a 31.5% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's market capitalization peaked at 37.86% in 2007.
The lowest market capitalization in Pakistan was 5.05% in 2001.
Pakistan ranks 65th globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's market capitalization is projected to reach 9.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of Pakistan in 2025 was 9.60%. This ranks 65th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_market-capitalization,
title = {Pakistan Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}