Bangladesh—Listed Domestic Companies
Bangladesh's listed domestic companies was 691 in 2024, ranking #14 out of 79 countries. This represents a +1.6% change from 2023. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 691 (2024) and the lowest was 163 (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 691 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 680 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 678 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 660 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 628 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 611 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 593 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 572 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 557 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 543 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 517 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 481 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 453 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 433 | +125.5% |
| 2010 | 192 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 197 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 221 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 211 | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 199 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 195 | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 185 | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 163 | -55.2% |
| 2000 | 364 |
Top Countries — Listed Domestic Companies
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 11,231 | 2024 |
| 2 | Canada | 4,226 | 2024 |
| 3 | United States | 4,010 | 2024 |
| 4 | Japan | 3,971 | 2024 |
| 5 | India | 2,673 | 2024 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | 2,599 | 2024 |
| 7 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 2,449 | 2024 |
| 8 | Australia | 1,853 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 1,606 | 2022 |
| 10 | Malaysia | 1,031 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Listed domestic companies, including foreign companies which are exclusively listed, are those which have shares listed on an exchange at the end of the year. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies, such as holding companies and investment companies, regardless of their legal status, are excluded. A company with several classes of shares is counted once. Only companies admitted to listing on the exchange are included.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).