United States Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
United States's listed companies was 4,176 in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1975–2025.
Overview
United States's listed companies stood at 4,176 in 2025, a rise of +166 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4,176 by 2025. United States ranked 3rd globally.
The United States recorded 4,175.90 listed companies in 2025, ranking third worldwide, a figure that sits between Canada’s 4,415.20 and Japan’s 4,030.90. Over the 51‑year span from 1975 to 2025, the number of listed firms more than doubled from 2,670.00, yet it remains far below the all‑time peak of 8,090.00 reached in 1996, a period marked by deregulation and the expansion of equity markets. The all‑time trough of 2,401.00 in 1979 coincided with the aftermath of the 1970s oil crises and a contraction in corporate financing. The post‑1990s decline reflects structural shifts such as the rise of private equity, increased merger activity, and a growing preference for alternative capital‑raising mechanisms, which have limited new listings despite a robust economy. Continued regulatory reforms, incentives for initial public offerings, or a resurgence in equity‑based financing could reverse the long‑term downward trajectory and restore growth in the number of listed companies.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4,047 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4,111 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4,176 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4,176 | +166 | #3 |
| 2024 | 4,010 | −307 | #66 |
| 2023 | 4,317 | −325 | #70 |
| 2022 | 4,642 | −132 | #73 |
| 2021 | 4,774 | +670 | #75 |
| 2020 | 4,104 | +194 | #77 |
| 2019 | 3,910 | −103 | #73 |
| 2018 | 4,013 | −323 | #73 |
| 2017 | 4,336 | +5 | #70 |
| 2016 | 4,331 | −50 | #72 |
| 2015 | 4,381 | +12 | #75 |
| 2014 | 4,369 | +189 | #77 |
| 2013 | 4,180 | +78 | #78 |
| 2012 | 4,102 | −69 | #79 |
| 2011 | 4,171 | −108 | #80 |
Analysis
United States's listed companies was 4,176 in 2025, a rise of +166 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 4,176 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's listed companies was 4,176 in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
United States's listed companies peaked at 8,090 in 1996.
The lowest listed companies in United States was 2,401 in 1979.
United States ranks 3rd globally in listed companies as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
United States's listed companies is projected to reach 4,176 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The listed companies of United States in 2025 was 4,176. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_listed-companies,
title = {United States Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}