5 Countries with the Most Domestically Listed Companies in the World

In this article, we will look into the 5 countries with the most domestically listed companies in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 Countries with the Most Domestically Listed Companies in the World.

5. South Korea

Number of Domestically Listed Companies (2022): 2,446

South Korea is ranked among the countries with the most domestically listed companies. In 2022, the country had 2,446 domestically listed companies.

4. Canada

Number of Domestically Listed Companies (2022): 3,534

Canada had 3,534 listed domestic companies in 2022, with a combined valuation exceeding twice its GDP. Royal Bank of Canada (TSE:RY) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSE:CNQ) are some of the biggest domestically listed companies in the country.

3. Japan

Number of Domestically Listed Companies (2022): 3,865

Japan is one of the countries with the most domestically listed companies in the world. In 2022, the country had 3,865 domestically listed companies.

2. United States

Number of Domestically Listed Companies (2022): 4,642

The US ranks 2nd on our list. In 2022, there were 4,642 domestically listed companies in the country. Some of the most valuable companies in the US include Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)

1. China

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

China tops our list of the countries with the most domestically listed companies in the world. In 2022, there were 11,497 listed domestic companies in the country, valued at a combined market cap of 68% of its GDP.

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