BUSINESS TOP 100

Top 100 Global Public Companies in 2022

The visualization outlines the biggest public companies by market cap this year, in various countries

It has been a challenging year for businesses, marked by uncomfortable macroeconomic conditions, resulting in significant losses in market capitalization for many public companies and a decrease in investor confidence. These factors, along with increased inflationary pressures, have impacted consumer spending and caused declines in market share for many of the world’s largest companies.

Nonetheless, some companies in specific sectors have experienced growth during this time. The infographic above, compiled using data from Companiesmarketcap.com, showcases the top global corporations by market capitalization as of the end of 2022. Overall, 62 companies of the 100 largest are headquartered in the U.S., 11 are based in China, and five are located in France.

Currently, Apple stands as the world’s most valuable company, towering at a $2.067 trillion valuation. Despite Bigtech taking a hit due to rising interest rates, Apple has maintained its top spot — owing to record revenues and healthy consumer demand for iPhones, which drive about half of its total revenue. Coming in second is Aramco — the only non-American…