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Zimbabwe Market Capitalization

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP  CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS

Zimbabwe's market capitalization was 35.86% in 1999, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 140.3% increase from 1998. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–1999.

35.86% +20.94% (+140.3%)
Year 1999 Rank #35 Global Peak 42.45% (1996) Source World Bank

Zimbabwe Market Capitalization (1993–1999)

Overview

Zimbabwe's market capitalization stood at 35.86% in 1999, a rise of +20.94% from 1998. Zimbabwe ranked 35th globally.

Zimbabwe's market capitalization experienced significant fluctuations between 1993 and 1999. The indicator peaked at 42.45 in 1996, a year that saw an increase from the 1995 value of 36.18. However, the market capitalization declined sharply to 14.93 in 1998, the lowest value during the coverage period. The country's performance was comparable to that of Mauritius, which ranked slightly higher with a market capitalization of 34.57 in 1999. In contrast, Norway and Türkiye exhibited higher market capitalization, ranking 14th and 10th globally, respectively, in 1999. By the end of the decade, Zimbabwe's market capitalization had dropped to 35.86, ranking 35th globally. A stabilization in the country's economic environment and implementation of effective monetary policies would be necessary to alter the trajectory of Zimbabwe's market capitalization and improve its ranking.

Data & projection

Year Market Capitalization YoY change Rank
1999 35.86% +20.94% #35
1998 14.93% −7.68% #43
1997 22.61% −19.85% #38
1996 42.45% +12.52% #21
1995 29.94% +5.50% #26
1994 24.44% +2.55% #32
1993 21.90% – #30

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's market capitalization?▾

Zimbabwe's market capitalization was 35.86% in 1999. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 140.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest market capitalization in Zimbabwe?▾

Zimbabwe's market capitalization peaked at 42.45% in 1996.

What was the lowest market capitalization in Zimbabwe?▾

The lowest market capitalization in Zimbabwe was 14.93% in 1998.

How does Zimbabwe rank in market capitalization?▾

Zimbabwe ranks 35th globally in market capitalization as of 1999.

What is the World Bank indicator code for market capitalization?▾

The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the market capitalization of Zimbabwe in 1999?▾

The market capitalization of Zimbabwe in 1999 was 35.86%. This ranks 35th in the world.

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