Top 5 Countries in the World for Domestically Listed Companies

According to the World Bank, the number of domestic listed companies in 2022 totaled 47,926. The Asia-Pacific region accounts for the highest proportion of the total number of listed companies, with 27,701 companies in the East Asia-Pacific region and 3,306 companies in the South Asia region as of 2022. The APAC region was followed by North America, with 8,186 listed companies.

The trend towards regional dominance can also be seen in the 2023 global Fortune 500 list. There are many Global 500 companies in Asia, Europe, and North America. In 2023, 142 of the Global 500 companies will be from China, followed by the United States and Japan. Most of the Asian companies on the list were Chinese, with only a few founded outside the country. The United States is one of the Global 500 corporate headquarters due to its advanced economy and well-developed infrastructure that provides business growth, accessible capital, and a skilled workforce.

Look into the top 5 countries in the world for Domestically Listed Companies.

5. South Korea

Number of domestic listed companies (2022): 2,446

South Korea is one of the countries with the largest number of domestic listed companies. As of 2022, there are 2,446 domestic listed companies.

4. Canada

Number of domestic listed companies (2022): 3,534

Canada has 3,534 domestic listed companies in 2022, and their total valuation is more than twice the GDP. Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) and Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSE:CNQ) are among the country’s largest publicly traded companies.

3. Japan

Number of domestic listed companies (2022): 3,865

Japan is one of the countries with the largest number of domestic listed companies in the world. As of 2022, there are 3,865 domestic listed companies.

2. United States

Number of domestic listed companies (2022): 4,642

The United States ranks second on the list. As of 2022, there are 4,642 domestic listed companies. The most valuable companies in the United States include Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

1. China

Number of Domestic Listed Companies Companies (2022): 11,497

China tops the list of countries with the most domestic listed companies worldwide. As of 2022, the country has 11,497 listed domestic companies, with a total market capitalization of 68% of GDP.