Papua New Guinea—Stock Market Capitalization (% of GDP)
Latest Value
7.4%
2017
YoY Change
-6.6%
2016 → 2017
Maximum
150.7%
2009
Minimum
7.4%
2017
CAGR
-15.9%
14 years
Last
7.4%
Previous
7.9%
Highest
150.7%
Lowest
7.4%
Unit
% of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's stock market capitalization (% of GDP) was 7.4% in 2017. This represents a -6.6% change from 2016. Over the past 14 years, the highest recorded value was 150.7% (2009) and the lowest was 7.4% (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7.4% | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | -44.5% |
| 2014 | 14.3% | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 13.8% | -80.3% |
| 2011 | 70.0% | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 77.4% | -48.7% |
| 2009 | 150.7% | +57.3% |
| 2008 | 95.8% | -29.4% |
| 2007 | 135.8% | +46.5% |
| 2006 | 92.7% | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 126.2% | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 97.4% | +16.3% |
| 2003 | 83.8% |
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