Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP in Belgium
Belgium: Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP was 59.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP in Belgium, 1975–2018
Source: World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 59.2% for total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp in 2018.
The figure is down 32.3% on the previous year and up 83.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp in Belgium peaked at 97.0% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 1980.
That places Belgium 33rd out of 98 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 13.7% | — |
| 1976 | 13.2% | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 12.4% | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 12.4% | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 11.8% | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 7.9% | -33.0% |
| 1981 | 8.0% | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 9.3% | +16.4% |
| 1983 | 12.4% | +32.9% |
| 1984 | 14.8% | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 24.2% | +63.4% |
| 1986 | 31.1% | +28.6% |
| 1987 | 27.9% | -10.4% |
| 1988 | 36.2% | +29.9% |
| 1989 | 45.6% | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 31.9% | -30.1% |
| 1991 | 33.8% | +6.0% |
| 1992 | 27.3% | -19.2% |
| 1993 | 34.7% | +27.1% |
| 1994 | 34.4% | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 35.2% | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 42.6% | +20.8% |
| 1997 | 54.2% | +27.3% |
| 1998 | 94.4% | +74.2% |
| 1999 | 71.3% | -24.5% |
| 2000 | 77.1% | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 70.1% | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 49.4% | -29.5% |
| 2003 | 54.6% | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 74.0% | +35.6% |
| 2005 | 74.8% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 97.0% | +29.7% |
| 2007 | 81.9% | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 32.3% | -60.5% |
| 2009 | 53.6% | +65.7% |
| 2010 | 55.8% | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 43.5% | -22.1% |
| 2012 | 60.1% | +38.2% |
| 2013 | 71.4% | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 70.4% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 89.9% | +27.8% |
| 2016 | 79.7% | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 87.4% | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 59.2% | -32.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.7% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.7% | 7.9% | 45.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.0% | 27.3% | 94.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.5% | 32.3% | 97.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.6% | 43.5% | 89.9% | 9 |
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More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 4.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 0.463 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 28,127 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.3781 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 22,972 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 8.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7627 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp in Belgium?
- Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp in Belgium was 59.2% in 2018, according to World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 2006.
- What is the lowest total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 1980.
- How does Belgium rank for total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp?
- Belgium ranks 33rd out of 98 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of gdp rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Total market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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End-of-year total market capitalization of listed domestic companies, divided by gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage.