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Forbes Global 2000

The Forbes Global 2000 is an annual ranking of the world's top 2000 public companies, published by Forbes since 2003. It comprehensively assesses company size using four key metrics: sales, profit, assets, and market value. The ranking provides a snapshot of the largest and most successful companies across the globe, offering insights into the global economic landscape.

2003: List Publication

In 2003, Forbes started publishing the Forbes Global 2000 list annually, ranking the top 2000 public companies in the world.

2018: Forbes Global 2000

In 2018, the Forbes Global 2000 companies accounted for $39.1 trillion in sales, $3.2 trillion in profit, $189 trillion in assets, and $56.8 trillion in market value.