Kuwait—Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
Category: FinanceSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #15 of 79
Latest Value
88.3%
2024
YoY Change
+11.4%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#15
of 79 countries
Maximum
128.4%
2005
Minimum
51.6%
2000
CAGR
+2.3%
14 years
Last
88.3%
Previous
79.3%
Highest
128.4%
Lowest
51.6%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.3% | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 79.3% | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 92.1% | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 95.4% | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 83.9% | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 83.9% | -20.4% |
| 2006 | 105.4% | -17.9% |
| 2005 | 128.4% | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 122.7% | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 127.3% | +54.3% |
| 2002 | 82.5% | +27.2% |
| 2001 | 64.9% | +25.7% |
| 2000 | 51.6% |
Top Countries — Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 1118.2% | 2024 |
| 2 | South Africa | 245.7% | 2024 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 220.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | United States | 216.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 210.5% | 2024 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 190.9% | 2024 |
| 7 | Japan | 156.7% | 2024 |
| 8 | Canada | 150.4% | 2024 |
| 9 | India | 131.2% | 2024 |
| 10 | Singapore | 116.5% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →