Portugal Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Portugal's listed companies was 40 in 2018, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2018.
Overview
Portugal's listed companies stood at 40 in 2018, a decline of +3 from 2017. Portugal ranked 16th globally.
Portugal’s stock‑exchange listed firms numbered 40.00 in 2018, placing the country 16th among all economies according to the World Bank. The long‑run series, covering 42 years, shows a dramatic expansion from a low of 23.00 in 1985, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 158.00 in 1988, after which the count contracted and has hovered near the low‑forties for three decades. Compared with peers of similar rank, Slovenia recorded 31.00 listed companies, while Hungary posted 43.00, illustrating that Portugal’s current level is modest relative to regional counterparts. The early‑1980s surge coincided with Portugal’s integration into the European Economic Community, a period that spurred corporate listings, but subsequent regulatory and market‑structure changes limited further growth. Absent substantial reforms to market accessibility or incentives for public‑capital financing, the modest upward trajectory observed since the 2000s is likely to continue, keeping the count near the present figure.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40 | −3 | #16 |
| 2017 | 43 | −2 | #15 |
| 2016 | 45 | −2 | #17 |
| 2015 | 47 | +0 | #19 |
| 2014 | 47 | +1 | #16 |
| 2013 | 46 | −3 | #17 |
| 2012 | 49 | −2 | #18 |
| 2011 | 51 | −1 | #20 |
| 2010 | 52 | −2 | #20 |
| 2009 | 54 | −1 | #19 |
| 2008 | 55 | +3 | #20 |
| 2007 | 52 | +1 | #20 |
| 2006 | 51 | +0 | #21 |
| 2005 | 51 | −4 | #24 |
| 2004 | 55 | −2 | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's listed companies was 40 in 2018. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 7.0% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's listed companies peaked at 158 in 1988.
The lowest listed companies in Portugal was 23 in 1981.
Portugal ranks 16th 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 Portugal in 2018 was 40. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_listed-companies,
title = {Portugal Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}