World Cooperative Monitor 2020

The 2020 issue of the World Cooperative Monitor report explores the economic and social impact of the largest co-operatives worldwide, providing a ranking of the Top 300, sector rankings, employment data and a special analysis of cooperatives and the 13th United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (Climate Action - SDG 13). Also addressed is the COVID-19 pandemic and co-operative responses throughout our movement.

This year's edition features a keynote interview with Pete Westhall - Chief Values Officer of the Midcounties Co-operative Society. Read here. 

2020 Results - The Top 300 co-operatives and mutuals report a total turnover of over two trillion USD (2,146 billion USD), based on 2018 financial data. These organisations operate in various economic sectors, the agricultural (104 enterprises) and insurance sectors (101 enterprises) being the ones leading the list. The wholesale and retail trade sector represents the third biggest economic sector (57 enterprises). 

Read the Press Release here.

Executive Infographic Summary here.

Download the Full Report here.