Sweden Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Sweden's listed companies was 278 in 2002, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2001. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2002.
Overview
Sweden's listed companies stood at 278 in 2002, a decline of +7 from 2001. Sweden ranked 55th globally.
Sweden’s count of listed companies rose from an all‑time trough of 94.00 in 1978 to an all‑time peak of 292.00 in 2000, reflecting a sustained expansion of its equity markets over the 28‑year coverage period. The latest World Bank figure for 2002 stands at 278.00, ranking Sweden 55th globally and placing it just below the Netherlands’ 294.00 and ahead of Switzerland’s 258.00, illustrating that Sweden remains among the higher‑density markets in Europe. The early rise from 101.00 in 1975 to the 2000 peak coincided with deregulation and the liberalisation of capital flows, while the modest decline to 278.00 by 2002 suggests a modest post‑peak correction rather than a structural contraction. Compared with peer economies such as Chile (245.00) and Türkiye (288.00), Sweden’s trajectory shows a relatively stable high‑level of listed firms. Continued reforms that enhance market accessibility and corporate governance could sustain or even increase the number of listed companies in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 278 | −7 | #55 |
| 2001 | 285 | −7 | #59 |
| 2000 | 292 | +15 | #61 |
| 1999 | 277 | +19 | #64 |
| 1998 | 258 | +13 | #66 |
| 1997 | 245 | +28 | #60 |
| 1996 | 217 | +5 | #53 |
| 1995 | 212 | −4 | #53 |
| 1994 | 216 | +19 | #47 |
| 1993 | 197 | +89 | #46 |
| 1992 | 108 | −9 | #8 |
| 1991 | 117 | −4 | #9 |
| 1990 | 121 | −14 | #9 |
| 1989 | 135 | −7 | #8 |
| 1988 | 142 | −8 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's listed companies was 278 in 2002. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
Sweden's listed companies peaked at 292 in 2000.
The lowest listed companies in Sweden was 94 in 1978.
Sweden ranks 55th globally in listed companies as of 2002.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Sweden in 2002 was 278. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_listed-companies,
title = {Sweden Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}