World Cooperative Monitor 2025 highlights power of coops in transforming global economy
The 2025 report features the Top 300 cooperative and mutual enterprises, their economic weight, and impact stories from across various sectors — including agriculture, finance, health, energy, and education
DOHA November 4, 2025 – Yesterday, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE], has released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor [WCM] — a special report marking the UN International Year of Cooperatives.
Now in its 13th edition, the WCM offers the most comprehensive overview of the global cooperative and mutual sector, highlighting how cooperatives contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies worldwide.
The 2025 report features the Top 300 cooperative and mutual enterprises, their economic weight, and impact stories from across various sectors — including agriculture, finance, health, energy, and education.
“Launched one day before the World Social Summit kicks off in Doha, this year’s Monitor shows that cooperatives are not only vital to local economies but are key to addressing global challenges,” said Jeroen Douglas, Director General of the ICA. “Our new strategy for 2026–2030 — Practice, Promote, Protect — underscores our commitment to sustainability, social justice, and economic democracy.”
Key Findings
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The Top 300 cooperatives achieved a combined turnover of US$ 2.79 trillion in 2023.
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The agriculture [35.7 percent] and insurance [31.7 percent] sectors dominate the rankings by turnover, followed by wholesale and retail trade [18 percent].
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The leading organisations by turnover include Groupe Crédit Agricole [France], State Farm [USA], and REWE Group [Germany].
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By turnover relative to GDP per capita, India’s Amul and IFFCO top the global list, highlighting the strength of cooperatives in emerging economies.
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Europe and the Americas account for the majority of the Top 300, but representation from Asia-Pacific and Africa continues to grow.
Interviews with Cooperative Leaders
This special edition, created in partnership with the International Cooperative Entrepreneurship Think Tank [ICETT], the Cooperatives and Mutuals Leadership Circle [CM50] and Co-op News, includes exclusive interviews with cooperative leaders worldwide. These “impact stories” illustrate how cooperatives tackle global issues — from food security and climate change to healthcare, education, and financial inclusion.
Gianluca Salvatori, Secretary General of EURICSE adds that “the latest evidence shows that the cooperative model continues to stand out as a people-centred approach to economic development — one that combines social purpose with measurable results. In a time of ecological and digital transition, cooperatives demonstrate that it is possible to innovate without losing sight of fairness, inclusion, and democratic governance. This makes their contribution not only socially relevant, but strategically essential for a sustainable economy”.
About the World Cooperative Monitor
The WCM collects and analyses data on the world’s largest cooperatives and mutuals, tracking their economic, social, and environmental impact. It is the only global research project providing an annual ranking and sectoral analysis of cooperatives worldwide.
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