China vs Morocco
Every indicator for China and Morocco side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Morocco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 38,430,770 | +3,560.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 182 | +10,613.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 4,672 | +196.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 75.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 446,550 | +2,041.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 86 | +70.9% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 91.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 63.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 5,518 | +5,584.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 3.52 | −51.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 10.67 | −52.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 144 | +55.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 246,000 | +930.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 6.4 | −71.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 2.07 | −84.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Morocco; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
China is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Morocco leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 107 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 19,498 against Morocco's 182 — roughly 107 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 313,658 against Morocco's 5,518 — roughly 57 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 1,406,585,000 against Morocco's 38,430,770 — roughly 37 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 9,562,910 against Morocco's 446,550 — roughly 21 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 2,535,000 against Morocco's 246,000 — roughly 10 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do China and Morocco differ most?
In gdp (nominal). China records 19,498 against Morocco's 182 — a ratio of roughly 107 to one.
Where are China and Morocco most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 223 and 144 — a gap of only %55.
On how many indicators is China ahead of Morocco?
China is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Morocco on 4. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI