China vs Portugal
Every indicator for China and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 10,804,871 | +12,918.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 347 | +5,519.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 32,082 | −56.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 92,230 | +10,268.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 117 | +25.6% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 4,642 | +6,657.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 1.53 | +11.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 3.57 | +41.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 430 | −48.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 52,000 | +4,775.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 4.8 | −62.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 1.01 | −67.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Portugal; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 12,918.1% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 5,519.0% higher than Portugal.
- On gdp per capita, China is 56.8% lower than Portugal.
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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