Belgium: Listed companies

The latest value from 2015 is 117 companies, an increase from 113 companies in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 566 companies, based on data from 75 countries. Historically, the average for Belgium from 1975 to 2015 is 172 companies. The minimum value, 113 companies, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 290 companies was recorded in 1975. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The number of listed companies on the stock exchange in Belgium is an indicator of the development of the stock market. A higher number means that more companies use equity financing in their business. Of course, the number of listed companies in Belgium and other countries also reflects the size of the economy: larger economies have more firms.

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.