China vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for China and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 1,406,585,000 | 36,973,555 | +3,704.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 19,498 | 1,277 | +1,426.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 13,862 | 34,537 | −59.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,562,910 | 2,149,690 | +344.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 147 | 17 | +755.2% |
| Median age (years) | 39.6 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.6 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.6 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.1 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 66.3 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 313,658 | 80,331 | +290.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.71 | 7.30 | −76.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.06 | 22.31 | −77.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 223 | 2,173 | −89.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 2,535,000 | 282,000 | +798.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.8 | 7.6 | −76.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.33 | 1.92 | −82.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of China relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors China. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), China is 3,704.3% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), China is 1,426.9% higher than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, China is 59.9% lower than Saudi Arabia.
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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