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About the European Capital Markets Yearbook
Clear, data-driven snapshot of Europe’s capital markets across the EU27, Norway & Switzerland. Benchmark size, structure, and trends in one place.
- Make more informed decisions with insights that support investment, policy, and strategic positioning
- Compare key indicators such as market cap, IPO activity, and equity concentration across EU27 markets, Norway & Switzerland
- Understand the role of capital markets in driving growth, innovation, and competitiveness in Europe
AudienceEuropean Capital Markets Yearbook
The EFFAS European Capital Markets Yearbook provides a comprehensive overview of the development, structure, and evolution of European capital markets. Published biannually, the Yearbook provides a comprehensive overview of Europe’s equity and capital markets ecosystem by combining key market data, structural analysis, and country-level insights.
As European markets continue to evolve, the Yearbook serves as a reference point for investors, policymakers, analysts, academics, and market participants seeking reliable information on the opportunities and challenges shaping European capital markets.
The EFFAS continental European Capital Markets Yearbook aims to provide a detailed and accessible analysis of European capital markets by examining:
- The position of European stock markets within the global capital markets landscape
- The absolute and relative size of European equity markets measured by market capitalization
- Market capitalization compared with economic output (market cap/GDP)
- Equity market concentration and the role of leading companies
- European IPO activity and access to equity financing
- The development of SME and corporate bond markets
- The relative importance of large-cap companies and smaller listed companies
- Country-specific capital market structures and trends
About the 2026 Edition
The latest edition expands the analysis of European capital markets by providing updated market data, new structural insights, and broader country coverage.
The 2026 edition includes profiles of EU 27 countries, Norway, and Switzerland, offering a comprehensive view of Europe’s capital market ecosystem.
About the 2024 Edition
The 2024 edition provides an assessment of European capital markets, including analysis of equity market size, market concentration, IPO activity, and country-level capital market structures.
The edition covers EU 27 countries and Norway.