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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 47,224.5% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 8,926.9% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp per capita, China is 80.9% lower than Qatar.
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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