Hong Kong: Listed companies

The latest value from 2025 is 2508 companies, an increase from 2449 companies in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 765 companies, based on data from 67 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1975 to 2025 is 1066 companies. The minimum value, 130 companies, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 2508 companies was recorded in 2025. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The number of listed companies on the stock exchange in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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.