Largest companies in the world by market capitalization in 2024

The global corporate landscape continues to be dominated by US tech giants, with Microsoft leading as the world's most valuable company at a staggering $3.12 trillion in market capitalization.

Apple follows closely at $2.91 trillion, while NVIDIA secures third place with $2.31 trillion, reflecting the rising influence of AI and semiconductor industries.

Alphabet and Amazon round out the top five, maintaining their strong positions in digital services and e-commerce.

Saudi Aramco is the only non-U.S. company in the top six, with a market cap of $1.92 trillion, showcasing the continued dominance of the oil industry.

Meta, Eli Lilly, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Broadcom complete the list, demonstrating the strength of the tech and pharmaceutical sectors.