China vs Qatar
Every indicator for China and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 2,972,215 | +47,224.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 216 | +8,926.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 72,525 | −80.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 11,490 | +83,128.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 259 | −43.1% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 313,658 | 15,412 | +1,935.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 6.50 | −73.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 26.88 | −81.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 5,185 | −95.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 22,000 | +11,422.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 7.4 | −75.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 1.07 | −69.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Qatar; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Qatar is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while China leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 832 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 9,562,910 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 832 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 1,406,585,000 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 473 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 2,535,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 115 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 19,498 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 90 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 5,185 against China's 223 — roughly 23 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do China and Qatar differ most?
In area. China records 9,562,910 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 832 to one.
Where are China and Qatar most alike?
In population density, at 259 and 147 — a gap of only %76.
On how many indicators is China ahead of Qatar?
China is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar on 7. 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