The following is a list of publicly traded companies having the greatest market capitalization. In the global business media, they are described as being the world's most valuable companies as a reference to their market value.

Market capitalization is calculated from the share price (as recorded on selected day) multiplied by the number of outstanding shares. Figures are converted into USD millions (using rate from selected day) to allow for comparison.

Trillion-dollar companies

The table below lists all companies which have, at any point, had a market capitalization in excess of $1 trillion, the date on which their market cap first exceeded $1 trillion and their record market cap.

Publicly traded companies

All market capitalization figures are in USD millions. Only companies with free float of at least 15% are included; the value of unlisted stock classes is excluded. Investment companies are not included in the list.

2024

This list is up to date as of 31 March 2024. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2023

This list is up to date as of 31 December 2023. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2022

This list is as of 31 December 2022. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2021

This list is up to date as of December 31, 2021. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2020

This Financial Times–based list is up to data as of December 31, 2020. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2019

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2019. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2018

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2018. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2017

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2017. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2016

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2016. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2015

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2015. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2014

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 31, 2014. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2013

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2013. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2012

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2012. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2011

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2011. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2010

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2010. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2009

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2009. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2008

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2008. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2007

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 31 December 2007. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2006

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of December 2006. Indicated changes in market value are relative to the previous quarter.

2005

This Financial Times–This list is up to date as of 31 March 2005.

2004

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as 31 March 2004.

2003

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as December 2003.

2002

This Financial Times–based list is up to date December 2002.

2001

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as 31 March 2001.

2000

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as 31 March 2000.

1999

The 10 largest companies in the world by market capitalization in 1999

1998

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 30 September 1998.

1997

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 30 September 1997.

1996

This Financial Times–based list is up to date as of 30 September 1996.

See also

• List of countries by stock market capitalization
• List of largest companies by revenue
• List of largest employers
• List of largest corporate profits and losses
• List of wealthiest religious organizations
• Corporate capitalism
• World Economic Forum
• Fortune Global 500

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