Portugal Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Portugal's market capitalization was 25.58% in 2018, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 25.3% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2018.
Overview
Portugal's market capitalization stood at 25.58% in 2018, a decline of +8.64% from 2017. Portugal ranked 49th globally.
Portugal's market capitalization has experienced significant fluctuations over the past two decades, with a notable peak in 2007 at 54.99 and a trough in 2014 at 25.11, highlighting the country's vulnerability to economic downturns. The market capitalization in 2018 stood at 25.58, ranking 49th globally. In comparison, Austria's market capitalization in 2018 was slightly higher at 25.81, while Bangladesh's was lower at 24.08. Poland's market capitalization, at 26.99, demonstrated a more stable trend. Portugal's market capitalization has largely recovered since the 2014 trough, but remains relatively low compared to its peak in 2007. A sustained economic recovery, driven by structural reforms and investment in key sectors, would be necessary to propel Portugal's market capitalization towards a stable upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25.58% | −8.64% | #49 |
| 2017 | 34.22% | +6.47% | #48 |
| 2016 | 27.75% | −2.31% | #50 |
| 2015 | 30.06% | +4.95% | #43 |
| 2014 | 25.11% | −9.82% | #50 |
| 2013 | 34.93% | +4.67% | #44 |
| 2012 | 30.26% | +5.12% | #43 |
| 2011 | 25.14% | −9.25% | #51 |
| 2010 | 34.39% | −5.77% | #48 |
| 2009 | 40.16% | +14.01% | #39 |
| 2008 | 26.15% | −28.84% | #46 |
| 2007 | 54.99% | +5.08% | #42 |
| 2006 | 49.91% | +15.96% | #39 |
| 2005 | 33.95% | −3.14% | #42 |
| 2004 | 37.09% | +1.81% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's market capitalization was 25.58% in 2018. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 25.3% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's market capitalization peaked at 54.99% in 2007.
The lowest market capitalization in Portugal was 25.11% in 2014.
Portugal ranks 49th globally in market capitalization as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The market capitalization of Portugal in 2018 was 25.58%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_market-capitalization,
title = {Portugal Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}