Biggest companies in the world since 2000

2000–2022: This gripping animation shows market cap development for the crucial past couple of economic years, revealing the overall winners and losers of the pandemic-induced economic downturn and its aftermath. It comes as no surprise that big pharma rose to unprecedented heights during the first half of the period. Tech conglomerates now seem to be holding their own against Saudi oil, Amazon, and energy companies, which come out on top in the current climate, but how will they ultimately fare in 2023?

Of course, #marketcapitalization is just one of many metrics used to determine the value of a business, and the price paid might not reflect its real value.

What trends can you spot in this mesmerizing animation by Trumann Du?