34% of the World's Largest Firms Are in the U.S.💰

Key Takeaways

• North America is home to 39% of the world's publicly-listed companies valued at $1 billion or more in 2025.
• The Asia-Pacific region holds 30% of these large firms, led by Japan (404) and India (348).
• Meanwhile, Europe covers 23% of the global share, coming in at third place.

The Rise of Asian Firms

As a number of economies in Asia see strong economic growth, rising incomes, and greater investment, large firms are increasingly proliferating.

One notable example is India, which ranks third globally in the number of billion-dollar companies—outpacing the UK, Canada, and China.

Meanwhile, Taiwan's total stock market capitalization relative to its GDP is among the highest globally, given its leading role in the semiconductor supply chain.