Saudi Arabia Market Capitalization
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization was 188.57% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 14.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2009–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization stood at 188.57% in 2025, a decline of +31.39% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 188.57% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 6th globally.
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 17 years, with an all-time peak of 316.31 in 2020 and a trough of 49.66 in 2012. The country's market capitalization currently stands at 188.57, ranking sixth globally. Compared to its peer countries, Saudi Arabia's market capitalization is lower than Switzerland's 190.43 and the United States' 194.47, but higher than Japan's 157.41. The recovery from the 2012 trough marks a notable improvement, with market capitalization nearly quadrupling over the period. However, this growth has not been sustained, with the market capitalization declining from its 2020 peak. A continued decline in global oil prices, which has historically impacted Saudi Arabia's economy, could further affect the country's market capitalization trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Market Capitalization | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 145.15% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 166.86% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 188.57% | - | - |
| 2025 | 188.57% | −31.39% | #6 |
| 2024 | 219.95% | −27.49% | #3 |
| 2023 | 247.45% | +34.50% | #4 |
| 2022 | 212.95% | −58.90% | #5 |
| 2021 | 271.85% | −44.46% | #5 |
| 2020 | 316.31% | +45.54% | #3 |
| 2019 | 270.77% | +214.78% | #3 |
| 2018 | 55.99% | −4.91% | #23 |
| 2017 | 60.89% | −4.22% | #26 |
| 2016 | 65.12% | +4.39% | #21 |
| 2015 | 60.72% | −0.65% | #26 |
| 2014 | 61.38% | +0.66% | #26 |
| 2013 | 60.72% | +11.06% | #28 |
| 2012 | 49.66% | −0.13% | #28 |
| 2011 | 49.79% | −17.12% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization was 188.57% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 14.3% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization peaked at 316.31% in 2020.
The lowest market capitalization in Saudi Arabia was 49.66% in 2012.
Saudi Arabia ranks 6th globally in market capitalization as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's market capitalization is projected to reach 188.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The market capitalization of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 188.57%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_market-capitalization,
title = {Saudi Arabia Market Capitalization},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/market-capitalization/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}