Zimbabwe Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Zimbabwe's listed companies was 69 in 1999, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from 1998. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–1999.
Overview
Zimbabwe's listed companies stood at 69 in 1999, a rise of +2 from 1998. Zimbabwe ranked 35th globally.
Zimbabwe’s stock‑exchange listed companies rose from 62.00 in 1993, the all‑time trough, to 69.00 in 1999, the all‑time peak and the most recent figure reported by the World Bank, placing the country 35th globally. This modest increase of 7.00 over a seven‑year span reflects a gradual expansion of corporate listings despite the broader macro‑economic volatility that characterized the 1990s. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Latvia recorded 66.00 listed firms and Iceland 64.00, indicating that Zimbabwe’s market size was slightly larger than those economies but still lagged behind Czechia’s 74.00 and Kuwait’s 76.00. The limited growth suggests that regulatory reforms, improved access to capital and investor confidence would be required to sustain any upward trajectory. Absent such changes, the number of listed companies is likely to remain near the 1999 peak, while proactive policy measures could push the count higher in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 69 | +2 | #35 |
| 1998 | 67 | +3 | #37 |
| 1997 | 64 | +1 | #31 |
| 1996 | 63 | −2 | #31 |
| 1995 | 65 | +0 | #32 |
| 1994 | 65 | +3 | #25 |
| 1993 | 62 | – | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's listed companies was 69 in 1999. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's listed companies peaked at 69 in 1999.
The lowest listed companies in Zimbabwe was 62 in 1993.
Zimbabwe ranks 35th globally in listed companies as of 1999.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Zimbabwe in 1999 was 69. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_listed-companies,
title = {Zimbabwe Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}