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2022 Forbes Leading Businesses Data
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This dataset presents the Forbes Global 2000 Companies for 2022, ranking the world's top corporations based on their sales, profits, assets, and market value. It offers a valuable snapshot of the global economic landscape and the performance of leading businesses. The dataset provides essential financial and organisational details, making it a key resource for understanding corporate success and industry leadership.
Columns
- 2022 Ranking: The organisation's current year ranking.
- Organization Name: The name of the organisation.
- Industry: The primary industry type the organisation operates within.
- Country: The country of origin for the organisation.
- Year Founded: The year in which the organisation was founded.
- CEO: The Chief Executive Officer of the organisation.
- Revenue (Billions): The revenue generated in the current year, in billions.
- Profits (Billions): The profits generated in the current year, in billions.
- Assets (Billions): The total assets of the company in the current year, in billions.
- Market Value (Billions): The market value of the company in the current year, in billions.
- Total Employees: The total number of working employees. Note that some entries show 0 values, indicating data was not disclosed or available in the Forbes list.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format, with a sample file named
Forbes_2000_top_company_CLNQ11.csv weighing 197.65 kB. It contains 11 distinct columns of data. Most columns have 1999 valid records, providing a robust collection of information on each ranked company.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Market Analysis: Identifying and analysing trends among the world's largest companies.
- Financial Research: Comparing financial performance metrics (sales, profits, assets, market value) across global corporations.
- Economic Studies: Understanding the distribution of corporate power and wealth globally.
- Business Intelligence: Informing strategic decisions by examining industry leaders and their characteristics.
- Educational Purposes: Serving as a practical resource for students and academics studying international business and economics.
Coverage
The dataset's coverage is global, encompassing companies from 57 unique countries, with the United States and China being the most represented. The information pertains specifically to the 2022 ranking year. While the dataset focuses on large corporations, it is important to note that the 'Total Employees' column may have entries marked as '0' when the information was not publicly disclosed or available.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For building models, performing statistical analysis, and extracting insights into global corporate performance.
- Market Researchers: To track industry leaders, understand market dynamics, and identify competitive landscapes.
- Academics and Students: For academic research, case studies, and learning about global economics and business.
- Investors: To screen companies based on financial health and market standing for potential investment opportunities.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: For reporting on business news, economic trends, and corporate rankings.
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- Forbes Global 2000 Companies 2022
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Attributes
Original Data Source: 2022 Forbes Leading Businesses Data
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