Belgium—Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
Latest Value
59.2%
2018
YoY Change
-32.3%
2017 → 2018
Maximum
97.0%
2006
Minimum
32.3%
2008
CAGR
-1.5%
19 years
Last
59.2%
Previous
87.4%
Highest
97.0%
Lowest
32.3%
Unit
% of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Belgium's stock market capitalization (% of GDP) was 59.2% in 2018. This represents a -32.3% change from 2017. Over the past 19 years, the highest recorded value was 97.0% (2006) and the lowest was 32.3% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 59.2% | -32.3% |
| 2017 | 87.4% | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 79.7% | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 89.9% | +27.8% |
| 2014 | 70.4% | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 71.4% | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 60.1% | +38.2% |
| 2011 | 43.5% | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 55.8% | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 53.6% | +65.7% |
| 2008 | 32.3% | -60.5% |
| 2007 | 81.9% | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 97.0% | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 74.8% | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 74.0% | +35.6% |
| 2003 | 54.6% | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 49.4% | -29.5% |
| 2001 | 70.1% | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 77.1% |
Top Countries — Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 1425.0% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 327.2% | 2025 |
| 3 | India | 266.9% | 2025 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 240.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | United States | 224.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | Canada | 199.2% | 2025 |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | 190.9% | 2024 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 184.7% | 2025 |
| 9 | Japan | 171.6% | 2025 |
| 10 | Korea, Rep. | 147.2% | 2025 |
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).
Unit
% of GDP