India vs China
Head-to-head on World Bank economic and development indicators.
Comparing India and China: the larger economy is China ($3.91T vs $18.74T GDP), while the higher GDP per capita belongs to China ($2,695 vs $13,303). Life expectancy is higher in China (72.2 vs 78.0 years). The full side-by-side table is below. All figures are World Bank, latest available year.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
India vs China: side by side
| Indicator | India | China | Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $3.91T | $18.74T | China |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $2,695 | $13,303 | China |
| Population, total | 1,450,935,791 | 1,408,975,000 | India |
| Population growth (annual %) | 0.9% | -0.1% | India |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 6.5% | 5.0% | India |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 5.0% | 0.2% | China |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | 4.2% | 4.6% | India |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 72.2 | 78.0 | China |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 70.0% | 91.6% | China |
| Urban population (% of total) | 35.4% | 65.9% | China |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | 2.17 | 9.32 | India |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's latest available year, which can differ between the two countries.
Who leads on what
- GDP (size of economy): China
- GDP per capita (income): China
- Life expectancy: China
- Internet users: China
- Lower inflation: China
- Lower unemployment: India
Frequently asked questions
Is India or China richer?
China is richer on GDP per capita — India at $2,695 versus $13,303 for China (World Bank). By total GDP, the larger economy is China ($3.91T vs $18.74T).
Which has a bigger economy, India or China?
China has the larger economy: India's GDP is $3.91T and China's is $18.74T in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).
Which is bigger by population, India or China?
India is more populous: India has about 1.45 billion people and China about 1.41 billion.
Where do people live longer, India or China?
Life expectancy is higher in China: 72.2 years in India versus 78.0 in China (World Bank).
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Last updated: 2026-06-20