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China and India
China and India compared on 329 statistics from 60 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, China is placed 48th and India is placed joint 82nd of 183 countries.
Country Index 2026 · standing
A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026
At a glance
Population
China: 1,422,584,933people
India: 1,438,069,596people
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Land area3.2×
China: 9,388,210km²
India: 2,973,190km²
2024 · FAO
GDP per person
China: 25,067international $, PPP
India: 10,039international $, PPP
2025 · World Bank Group
Life expectancy
China: 77.95years at birth
India: 72years at birth
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Human development
China: 0.797HDI, 0–1
India: 0.685HDI, 0–1
2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office
Unemployment
China: 4.615% of the labour force
India: 4.219% of the labour force
2025 · ILO
The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.
01The answer first
In short
China’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: China 25,067 and India 10,039 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).
China 3.2 times the land area.
Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on emergency funds (83.72 and 30.11, World Bank Group 2024), low birthweight (4.974 and 27.44, UNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) 2020) and new business density (15.59 and 0.175, World Bank Group 2024). They are closest on youth unemployment rate (15.79 and 16.02, ILO 2025), women's account ownership (89.2 and 89.25, World Bank Group 2024) and digital trade restrictiveness (0.286 and 0.283, OECD 2025).
For 48 of the 329 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.
Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.
02Country Index 2026
Subject by subject in the Country Index
Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.
- Governance & Institutions125th · 73rd of 194
- Economy & Innovationjoint 46th · 86th of 176
- Work & Labour60th · joint 99th of 182
- Education & Knowledge51st · 44th of 198
- Health & Wellbeing43rd · 150th of 200
- Development & Human Capital62nd · 114th of 196
- Environment & Sustainability157th · 85th of 186
- Gender & Equality124th · 154th of 183
- Democracy & Civil Liberties178th · joint 119th of 198
- Peace & Security102nd · joint 140th of 177
- Risk & Resilience80th · 182nd of 193
- Mobility & Trade9th · 15th of 177
- Food & Agriculture6th · 111th of 184
- Poverty & Inequality39th · joint 44th of 159
- Energyjoint 87th · — of 165India has no standing on Energy: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 3 key statistics a standing needs.
- Digital & Technologyjoint 23rd · 5th of 198
Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.
03The evidence
Every statistic, subject by subject
329 statistics measure both countries; 19 more measure only China and 48 only India. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.
Governance & Institutions
China:125thIndia:73rdof 194
China on Governance & Institutions →India on Governance & Institutions →
Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.
9dashed: the middle country, 3989
China: 4376th of 181 · rank
India: 3991st of 181 · rank
Government Effectiveness
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.
-2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092
China: 0.624
India: 0.502
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.
0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988
China: 0.03
India: 0.667
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.
27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14
China: 57.93
India: 73.72
| Also measured · 28 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.1432024169th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 8.743202580th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end | 0.483 | 0.356 |
| Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 2.92021 | 51.92022 |
| Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 0.45569th of 192 · rank | 0.362117th of 192 · rank |
| Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 96.72020 | 89.12021 |
| Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.07192nd of 211 · position · derived | -0.279115th of 211 · position · derived |
| Debt Service on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 8.59381st of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 10.4967th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Disability Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 43.92021 | 18.32022 |
| Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.368139th of 176 · position · derived | 0.408133rd of 176 · position · derived |
| External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 13104th of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.5897th of 110 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.2882024171st of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 7.905202583rd of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.02 | 99.19 |
| Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better | 1.75 | 3.5 |
| Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.039168th of 176 · position · derived | 0.26105th of 176 · position · derived |
| Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.32188th of 176 · position · derived | 0.86757th of 176 · position · derived |
| Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.85724th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.50881st of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · 2022 · Higher is better | 100 | 45.9 |
| Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better | 39143rd of 168 · rank | 5499th of 168 · rank |
| Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.55485th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.68458th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 14.97201369th of 135 · position · derived | 7.774201997th of 135 · position · derived |
| Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.111107th of 209 · position · derived | -0.17112th of 209 · position · derived |
| Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.684130th of 176 · position · derived | -1.63158th of 176 · position · derived |
| Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 0.8232024 | 2.3172025 |
| State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 97.13 | 95 |
| State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better | 0.71562nd of 166 · position · derived | 0.76755th of 166 · position · derived |
| State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.86354th of 176 · position · derived | 2.9663rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Trade Union DensityILO · 2017 · Higher is better | 44.2510th of 139 · position · derived | 19.858th of 139 · position · derived |
| Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.721192nd of 206 · position · derived | -0.152110th of 206 · position · derived |
Measured for India only: General Government Consumption · Public Sector Wage Bill
Economy & Innovation
China:joint 46thIndia:86thof 176
China on Economy & Innovation →India on Economy & Innovation →
Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.
14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85
China: 89.38
India: 89.02
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.
-3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729
China: 1.27110th of 145 · rank
India: 0.70542nd of 145 · rank
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.
2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52
China: 29.492024
India: 21.462025
GDP per Capita (PPP)
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.
1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593
China: 25,067
India: 10,039
| Also measured · 46 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 9,286102nd of 173 · position · derived | 5,745126th of 173 · position · derived |
| Adjusted Net SavingsWorld Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 16.3328th of 118 · position · derived | 15.4131st of 118 · position · derived |
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 6.65979th of 158 · position · derived | 16.2338th of 158 · position · derived |
| Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 6.29 | 40.47 |
| Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end | -0.656 | 2.878 |
| Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 82,71254th of 150 · position · derived | 15,869116th of 150 · position · derived |
| Container Port TrafficUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 299,703,8001st of 103 · position · derived | 23,898,0007th of 103 · position · derived |
| Creative Goods ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 6.081 | 4.666 |
| Creative Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 16.16 | 27.32 |
| Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 111.8568th of 195 · position · derived | 123.2937th of 195 · position · derived |
| Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.093 | 0.13 |
| Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 21.07110th of 138 · position · derived | 22.26102nd of 138 · position · derived |
| Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 12.182024169th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.552025152nd of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 16.042024 | 3.9992025 |
| Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 111.7575th of 195 · position · derived | 127.8229th of 195 · position · derived |
| Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.537 | 0.941 |
| Foreign Value Added Share of Gross ExportsOECD · 2022 · No better end | 16.99 | 25.68 |
| Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.83921st of 170 · position · derived | 0.73936th of 170 · position · derived |
| GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 4.9647th of 186 · position · derived | 7.56713th of 186 · position · derived |
| Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better | 56.5610th of 139 · rank | 38.238th of 139 · rank |
| Gross Savings (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2024 · No better end | 42.724th of 146 · position · derived | 34.7518th of 146 · position · derived |
| Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better | 19,23861st of 166 · position · derived | 7,766106th of 166 · position · derived |
| ICT Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better | 22.4913th of 118 · position · derived | 32.687th of 118 · position · derived |
| Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 16.89129th of 138 · position · derived | 24.01113th of 138 · position · derived |
| Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 35.6425th of 158 · position · derived | 25.272nd of 158 · position · derived |
| Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | -0.922 | 0.974 |
| Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better | 8.019 | 15.94 |
| Interest Payments on External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.67186th of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.90481st of 112 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 109.587th of 194 · position · derived | 132.5227th of 194 · position · derived |
| Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 60.43202432nd of 169 · position · derived | 39.842025153rd of 169 · position · derived |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 24.737th of 132 · position · derived | 13.4748th of 132 · position · derived |
| Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · No better end | 377,047 | 28,830 |
| New Business DensityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 15.59 | 0.175 |
| Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end | 0.561 | 0.254 |
| Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better | 61.5828th of 195 · position · derived | 45.7108th of 195 · position · derived |
| Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 2,107202346th of 145 · position · derived | 259.26202096th of 145 · position · derived |
| Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end | 1,094,890 | 317,534 |
| Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 2.603 | 9.976 |
| Statutory Corporate Income Tax RateOECD · 2026 · No better end | 25 | 25.17 |
| Statutory Minimum WageILO · 2024 · No better end | 543.54 | 232.6 |
| Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All ProductsWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 2.18 | 4.59 |
| Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 82.52 | 92.49 |
| Total Factor Productivity LevelGGDC · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.471 | 0.397 |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end | 1.70899th of 180 · position · derived | 3.15981st of 180 · position · derived |
| Trade (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 37.96122nd of 138 · position · derived | 46.27111th of 138 · position · derived |
| Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 27.6 | 3.8 |
Measured for China only: Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID) · Research and Development Spending · Tax Revenue (% of GDP)
Measured for India only: Average Monthly Earnings of Employees · GNI per Capita (PPP) · Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · Household Consumption · Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · Income Share Held by Richest 10% · Palma Ratio
Work & Labour
China:60thIndia:joint 99thof 182
China on Work & Labour →India on Work & Labour →
Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from
Employment-to-Population Ratio
ILO · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.
21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9
China: 61.57
India: 53.31
Unemployment Rate
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.
0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2
China: 4.615
India: 4.219
Vulnerable Employment
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.
0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22
China: 33.4
India: 71.58
| Also measured · 19 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per WorkerWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 8,63170th of 151 · position · derived | 2,159117th of 151 · position · derived |
| Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end | 44.5625th of 182 · position · derived | 45.7117th of 182 · position · derived |
| Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 9.13 | 4.45 |
| Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end | 21.6879th of 182 · position · derived | 41.6337th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end | 31.7913th of 182 · position · derived | 25.8240th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end | 46.53139th of 182 · position · derived | 32.56166th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 35.92021 | 8.32022 |
| Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 59.1553rd of 182 · position · derived | 32.42162nd of 182 · position · derived |
| Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 79.122024 | 2.8822025 |
| GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 48,12681st of 168 · position · derived | 24,842115th of 168 · position · derived |
| Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 50,83557th of 151 · position · derived | 9,607113th of 151 · position · derived |
| Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 64.5567th of 182 · position · derived | 55.66135th of 182 · position · derived |
| Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 20.5995th of 182 · position · derived | 10.8129th of 182 · position · derived |
| Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 158 | 182 |
| Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 14 | 0 |
| Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end | 37.6782nd of 182 · position · derived | 74.927th of 182 · position · derived |
| Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 21.92021 | 02022 |
| Working Poverty RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.1 | 3.562 |
| Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 15.7969th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 16.0268th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for India only: Female Share of Senior and Middle Management · Gini Index of Monthly Earnings · Low Pay Rate · Share of Temporary Employees · Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training
Education & Knowledge
China:51stIndia:44thof 198
China on Education & Knowledge →India on Education & Knowledge →
Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from
Government Spending on Education
UIS · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.
0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39
China: 3.897
India: no reading in this edition
Out-of-School Rate, Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.
0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6
China: no reading in this edition
India: 0.1042024
Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.
3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100
China: no reading in this edition
India: 94.422022
Upper Secondary Completion Rate
UIS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.
2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27
China: 89.82
India: 65.05
| Also measured · 20 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.071167th of 176 · position · derived | 0.136154th of 176 · position · derived |
| Adult Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 96.74202062nd of 172 · position · derived | 78.162024126th of 172 · position · derived |
| Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 15.4858th of 195 · position · derived | 12.95115th of 195 · position · derived |
| Gender Parity Index, Tertiary EnrolmentUIS · 2024 · Closer to 1 is better | 1.13823rd of 95 · position · derived | 1.0548th of 95 · position · derived |
| Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 44161st of 172 · position · derived | 399103rd of 172 · position · derived |
| Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.461201270th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.555201122nd of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning PovertyWorld Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · years differ · Lower is better | 18.2201678th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 56.07201745th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 9.2750th of 172 · position · derived | 7.102102nd of 172 · position · derived |
| Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 94.763rd of 164 · position · derived | 90.5177th of 164 · position · derived |
| Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 8.036127th of 193 · position · derived | 6.88143rd of 193 · position · derived |
| Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of BirthNobel Prize Outreach · 2025 · No better end | 12 | 9 |
| Outbound Mobility Ratio, TertiaryUIS · 2023 · No better end | 1.811 | 1.949 |
| Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 99.0257th of 165 · position · derived | 96.5390th of 165 · position · derived |
| Primary Schools with ElectricityUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.21 | 89.28 |
| Primary Schools with Internet for TeachingUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 98.89 | 43.46 |
| Pupils per Qualified Teacher, PrimaryUIS · 2024 · Lower is better | 16.3162nd of 92 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 28.8331st of 92 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Tertiary Enrolment RatioUIS · 2024 · Higher is better | 76.8820th of 95 · position · derived | 34.4264th of 95 · position · derived |
| Trust in ScientistsWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 52.95 | 51.98 |
| Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary CompletionUIS · years differ · Closer to 1 is better | 0.9062020 | 0.722019 |
| Youth Literacy RateUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 99.762020 | 97.342024 |
Measured for China only: Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary
Measured for India only: Bachelor's or Higher Attainment · Female Share of STEM Graduates · Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary Age · Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate · Qualified Teachers in Primary Education · School Life Expectancy · Secondary School Enrolment · Share of Graduates from ICT Programmes · Upper Secondary Attainment
Health & Wellbeing
China:43rdIndia:150thof 200
China on Health & Wellbeing →India on Health & Wellbeing →
Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from
Life Expectancy at Birth
UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.
54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37
China: 77.95
India: 72
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.
0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1
China: no reading in this edition
India: no reading in this edition
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.
0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8
China: 4.82017
India: 35.472020
Under-Five Mortality Rate
UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.
1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65
China: 5.724
India: 26.58
| Also measured · 39 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 5.227190th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 14.06145th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 82.26160th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 151.194th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry OnWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 8.566 | 22.56 |
| Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better | 72.2995th of 144 · position · derived | 95.446th of 144 · position · derived |
| Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four VisitsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 92.9201837th of 153 · position · derived | 58.42021124th of 153 · position · derived |
| Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · years differ · No better end | 412013too old to compare | 21.52021 |
| Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 23.982016 | 17.912011 |
| Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.18 | 0.26 |
| Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 67.2 | 50.3 |
| Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end | 3.64 | 4.11 |
| Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better | 10.16 | 67.95 |
| Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 922nd of 196 · position · derived | 77.365th of 196 · position · derived |
| Early Initiation of BreastfeedingUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 28.72013too old to compare124th of 136 · position · derived | 41.422020101st of 136 · position · derived |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 35.1201784th of 136 · position · derived | 63.69202016th of 136 · position · derived |
| Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 41.68 | 8.73 |
| Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 114.36 | 65.64 |
| Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.13241st of 172 · rank | 0.403102nd of 172 · rank |
| Global Multidimensional Poverty IndexOPHI · years differ · Lower is better | 0.0162014too old to compare74th of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.069202151st of 109 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 0.65345th of 172 · position · derived | 0.494114th of 172 · position · derived |
| Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 97 | 95 |
| Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 95 | 98 |
| Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 4.079162nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 23.3561st of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Institutional DeliveriesUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 99.92020 | 88.62021 |
| Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 17.4587th of 222 · position · derived | 15.44130th of 222 · position · derived |
| Low Birthweight PrevalenceUNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · 2020 · Lower is better | 4.974147th of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 27.441st of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 73.54 | 8.12 |
| Minimum Dietary Diversity, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 60.6201722nd of 115 · position · derived | 23.55202082nd of 115 · position · derived |
| Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 65 | 44 |
| Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.694139th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 4.07276th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 2.594165th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 16.6654th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better | 11.1326th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 3.701128th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end | 1.8889th of 178 · position · derived | 0.24154th of 178 · position · derived |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better | 32.628th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 47.19th of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 2.5104th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1248th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Severe Child Food Poverty, Children Aged 6–23 MonthsUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 10.2201781st of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 40.25202012th of 113 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better | 50 | 53 |
| Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better | 4.669138th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 11.8162nd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 412.72 | 92.91 |
| Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better | 1.92017122nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 18.7520202nd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for India only: Care-Seeking for Children with Symptoms of Pneumonia · INFORM Severity Index · Malaria Incidence (P. falciparum) · Malaria Incidence (P. vivax) · Malaria Mortality (P. falciparum) · Oral Rehydration Salts for Children with Diarrhoea · Postnatal Care for Newborns Within Two Days
Development & Human Capital
China:62ndIndia:114thof 196
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Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.
0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972
China: 0.79778th of 193 · rank
India: 0.685130th of 193 · rank
Maternal Mortality Ratio
MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.
0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83
China: 16.25
India: 80.48
| Also measured · 10 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 100 | 99.9 |
| Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 100 | 99.9 |
| Adequacy of Social Protection and Labour BenefitsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 36.832013 | 7.2972011too old to compare |
| Child MarriageUNICEF · years differ · Lower is better | 2.82020130th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 23.3202156th of 143 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 15.2498th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 29.943rd of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better | 0.97674th of 184 · position · derived | 0.874165th of 184 · position · derived |
| Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.6767th of 169 · position · derived | 0.475120th of 169 · position · derived |
| Net Official Development Assistance ReceivedOECD Development Assistance Committee · 2023 · No better end | -0.001130th of 130 · position · derived | 0.069122nd of 130 · position · derived |
| Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.64492nd of 156 · position · derived | 0.65689th of 156 · position · derived |
| Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 0 | 2.29 |
Measured for India only: Multidimensional Poverty Measure · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $4.20 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · Poverty Severity (Squared Poverty Gap) at $3.00 a Day · Prosperity Gap
Environment & Sustainability
China:157thIndia:85thof 186
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CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.
0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27
China: 8.658
India: 2.201
Ecological Footprint
Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.
0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73
China: 3.757
India: 1.13
Organic Agricultural Area
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38
China: 0.92
India: 2.23
Water Stress
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851
China: 41.59
India: 65.87
| Also measured · 30 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end | 951,4922nd of 193 · position · derived | 1,044,5081st of 193 · position · derived |
| Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.68163rd of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.5597th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end | 55.4347th of 209 · position · derived | 60.0639th of 209 · position · derived |
| Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.77 | 0.27 |
| Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.077133rd of 206 · position · derived | 0.107104th of 206 · position · derived |
| Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 2.8 | 4.108 |
| Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end | 2,623,065 | 5,299,515 |
| Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better | 6.740th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 7.426th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end | 2,963 | 694.11 |
| Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end | 152.06 | 102.37 |
| Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better | 5.83 | 3.302 |
| Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end | 394.0211th of 188 · position · derived | 199.1439th of 188 · position · derived |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end | 70,500,841 | 18,370,438 |
| Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end | 24.03123rd of 210 · position · derived | 24.54120th of 210 · position · derived |
| Forest Area within Legally Established Protected AreasFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 14.47 | 18.45 |
| Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end | 99,987,2552nd of 179 · position · derived | 103,715,1081st of 179 · position · derived |
| Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.5199th of 188 · position · derived | 1.0547th of 188 · position · derived |
| Mangrove AreaGlobal Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · 2025 · No better end | 25,284 | 467,068 |
| Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end | 51,093 | 31,301 |
| Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.9662022101st of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.3932021174th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 53.0461st of 190 · rank | 44.36112th of 190 · rank |
| Operating Coal Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 1,263,101 | 254,433 |
| Operating Wind Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 542,758 | 38,937 |
| Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end | 4.879 | 1.88 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 1,992106th of 181 · position · derived | 1,014127th of 181 · position · derived |
| Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end | 886.66 | 97.38 |
| Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end | 1.923 | 0.954 |
| Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end | 650,785 | 118,595 |
| Tropical Moist Forest DeforestationJRC · 2025 · No better end | 0 | 0.009 |
| Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end | 62.1487th of 171 · position · derived | 90.4127th of 171 · position · derived |
Measured for China only: Coal Share of Electricity Generation · Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation · Solar Share of Electricity Generation · Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation
Measured for India only: Agricultural Irrigated Land
Gender & Equality
China:124thIndia:154thof 183
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Firms with a Female Top Manager
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.
1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9
China: 19.62024
India: 3.842025
Social Institutions and Gender Index
OECD · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.
6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4
China: 27.1
India: 43
Women, Business and the Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.
3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100
China: 78.13
India: 71.25
Women's Political Empowerment Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.
0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954
China: 0.587
India: 0.658
| Also measured · 8 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 89.235th of 139 · position · derived | 89.2534th of 139 · position · derived |
| Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 14.82000too old to compare | 17.412020 |
| Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 44202457th of 181 · position · derived | 7.1422025173rd of 181 · position · derived |
| Gender Social Norms IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · years differ · Lower is better | 91.81202246th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 99.22201413th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Global Gender Parity IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.725 | 0.56 |
| Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · 2016 · No better end | 25.4 | 21.3 |
| Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 110.8 | 107.3 |
| Women's Empowerment IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.664 | 0.52 |
Measured for India only: Women Who Think a Husband Is Justified in Hitting or Beating His Wife · Women's Share of Agricultural Landowners
Democracy & Civil Liberties
China:178thIndia:joint 119thof 198
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Civic Space Ratings
CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.
2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100
China: 9.67
India: 30
Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index
EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.
12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61
China: no reading in this edition
India: 51.742024
Rule of Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.
-2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012
China: -0.429
India: -0.129
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.
0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913
China: 0.072
India: 0.377
| Also measured · 15 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.064156th of 176 · position · derived | 0.259103rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.078168th of 176 · position · derived | 0.201119th of 176 · position · derived |
| Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.44878th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.4382nd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.045167th of 176 · position · derived | 0.458129th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.476170th of 176 · position · derived | 1.20288th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -1.889158th of 172 · position · derived | -0.025109th of 172 · position · derived |
| Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -2.497171st of 176 · position · derived | -0.14137th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -2.425169th of 176 · position · derived | -0.258116th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -2.202160th of 176 · position · derived | -1.413138th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -0.609132nd of 176 · position · derived | -1.785165th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | -3.007174th of 176 · position · derived | -0.651124th of 176 · position · derived |
| Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end | 0.113 | 0.341 |
| Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.111 | 0.143 |
| Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.036171st of 176 · position · derived | 0.246101st of 176 · position · derived |
| Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | -0.1199th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.0823rd of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Peace & Security
China:102ndIndia:joint 140thof 177
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Global Militarisation Index
BICC · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.
3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09
China: 81.83102nd of 149 · rank
India: 97.9278th of 149 · rank
Physical Violence Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.
0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989
China: 0.345
India: 0.511
Political Stability and Absence of Violence
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.
-2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563
China: 0.022
India: -0.608
Political Violence by Non-State Actors
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.
-3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375
China: -0.506
India: 1.265
| Also measured · 7 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Personnel (% of population)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · Lower is better | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end | 0 | 0.7 |
| Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 112 |
| Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 059th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 62322nd of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 540 |
| Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 153,962 | 42,610 |
Risk & Resilience
China:80thIndia:182ndof 193
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Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.
16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69
China: 83.72
India: 30.11
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.
0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655
China: 0.39456th of 190 · rank
India: 0.475118th of 190 · rank
INFORM Risk Index
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.
0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5
China: 2.9
India: 5.3
World Risk Index
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.
0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56
China: 30.62
India: 40.73
| Also measured · 8 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Adults Who Experienced a Natural Disaster or Severe WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 24.2440th of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 25.7132nd of 98 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 482 | 15,075 |
| Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.03740th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst | 3.8014th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 5.3632024112th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.182025159th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 42 | 14 |
| Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 230 | 238,643 |
| Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 1.988104th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 3.13455th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better | 66 | 54 |
Measured for India only: Stateless Persons by Country of Residence
Mobility & Trade
China:9thIndia:15thof 177
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Container Import Dwell Time
World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.
1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6
China: 4
India: 3
ICT Goods Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45
China: 21.32
India: 5.71
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.
4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313
China: 1,3131st of 177 · rank
India: 399.129th of 177 · rank
Logistics Performance Index
World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.
1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3
China: 3.719th of 139 · rank
India: 3.438th of 139 · rank
| Also measured · 9 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 3.1492024123rd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.5272025138th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end | 9.2 | -12.4 |
| Cost of Sending RemittancesWorld Bank Group · 2023 · Lower is better | 2.82651st of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.75780th of 93 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.28640th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.28341st of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 11,701,619 | 18,533,845 |
| FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.22718th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.21521st of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 1,638,718 | 4,796,255 |
| International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 0.115 | 0.331 |
| Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | -0.399 | -0.681 |
Food & Agriculture
China:6thIndia:111thof 184
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Agriculture Orientation Index
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38
China: 0.95
India: no reading in this edition
Cereal Yield
FAO · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.
23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147
China: 6,418
India: 3,602
Dietary Energy Supply
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.
1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962
China: 3,504
India: 2,705
Progress Toward Productive and Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4.1 Proxy)
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.
1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57
China: 4.17
India: no reading in this edition
Poverty & Inequality
China:39thIndia:joint 44thof 159
China on Poverty & Inequality →India on Poverty & Inequality →
Key statistics · the 3 the Poverty & Inequality standing is built from
Gini Index
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.
23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07
China: 36.052022
India: 232023
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69
China: 02022
India: 0.342023
Share of Population Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet
FAO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.
0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9
China: 11.3
India: 35.5
| Also measured · 1 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Headcount at National Poverty LinesWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 02020 | 21.92011too old to compare |
Measured for China only: Income Growth of the Poorest 40%
Measured for India only: Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · Societal Poverty Rate
Money & Public Finance
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 5 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 12.662024 | 47.452025 |
| Made or Received a Digital PaymentWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 88.723rd of 98 · position · derived | 48.4659th of 98 · position · derived |
| Saved at a Financial Institution or with Mobile MoneyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 66.522nd of 98 · position · derived | 26.9943rd of 98 · position · derived |
| Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 97.762024 | 67.682025 |
| Short-Term Share of External DebtWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 53.97 | 19.48 |
Energy
China:joint 87thIndia:no standingof 165
Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from
Carbon Intensity of Electricity
Ember · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.
23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306
China: 558.97
India: no reading in this edition
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation
Ember · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.
0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100
China: 33.16
India: no reading in this edition
World Energy Trilemma Index
World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.
27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2
China: 64.447th of 99 · rank
India: no reading in this edition
| Also measured · 10 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end | 4,325 | 580.6 |
| Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.6722024176th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 3.5882025169th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 5.7532024 | 22.682025 |
| Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 258.44 | 35.94 |
| Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end | 3.882 | 4.322 |
| Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end | 120.18 | 25.84 |
| Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 130.76 | 22.35 |
| RISE Clean Cooking Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 56.67 | 80 |
| RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 68.73 | 80.74 |
| RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 58.41 | 67.79 |
Measured for China only: Gas Share of Electricity Generation · Hydro Share of Electricity Generation · Net Electricity Imports (share of generation) · Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation
Measured for India only: RISE Electricity Access Policy Score
Digital & Technology
China:joint 23rdIndia:5thof 198
China on Digital & Technology →India on Digital & Technology →
Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.
0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15
China: 50.47
India: 78.01
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.
12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36
China: 76.278th of 195 · rank
India: 66.5527th of 195 · rank
Government Cyber Security Capacity
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.
-2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715
China: 3.226
India: 1.008
GovTech Maturity Index
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.
0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997
China: 0.651
India: 0.969
| Also measured · 9 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better | 17.5 | 18.5 |
| Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 4.222024155th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 5.6862025153rd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 29.332024159th of 181 · position · derived | 27.612025160th of 181 · position · derived |
| GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 11,351,939 | 26,727,004 |
| GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end | 2,330,861 | 31,922,623 |
| GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 18,424,702 | 69,251,720 |
| Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 86.2361st of 140 · position · derived | 45.73117th of 140 · position · derived |
| Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 96.6529th of 140 · position · derived | 66.47131st of 140 · position · derived |
| Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 88.2430th of 140 · position · derived | 41.97120th of 140 · position · derived |
Measured for India only: Anthropic AI Usage Index
People & Population
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 15 | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · 2020 · No better end | 2.62 | 4.38 |
| Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 6.256 | 16.15 |
| Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 8.213 | 6.611 |
| Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 29.02 | 27.53 |
| Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 39.07 | 28.06 |
| One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · 2020 · No better end | 25.39 | 5.11 |
| Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 14.32 | 6.922 |
| Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 148.19 | 483.68 |
| Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | -0.236 | 0.885 |
| Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 44.24 | 40.27 |
| Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 16.59 | 25.06 |
| Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 104 | 106.56 |
| Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 44.73 | 47.01 |
| Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 1 | 1.975 |
| Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 66.34 | 35.69 |
Measured for China only: Historical Index of Ethnic Fractionalization
04Over time
How the two have moved
China solid, India dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.
GDP per person
international $, PPP · World Bank Group
- China, 2025
- 25,067
- India, 2025
- 10,039
China’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.
Life expectancy at birth
years at birth · UN DESA Population Division
- China, 2023
- 77.95
- India, 2023
- 72
China’s life expectancy was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Population
people · UN DESA Population Division
- China, 2023
- 1,422,584,933
- India, 2023
- 1,438,069,596
China’s population was the higher of the two from 2000 to 2021; India’s has been higher in every year since 2022.
Human Development Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- China, 2023
- 78th of 193
- India, 2023
- 130th of 193
Corruption Perceptions Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International
- China, 2025
- 76th of 181
- India, 2025
- 91st of 181
Gender Inequality Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- China, 2023
- 41st of 172
- India, 2023
- 102nd of 172
Global Innovation Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization
- China, 2025
- 10th of 139
- India, 2025
- 38th of 139
Economic Complexity Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University
- China, 2024
- 10th of 145
- India, 2024
- 42nd of 145
Government AI Readiness Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights
- China, 2025
- 8th of 195
- India, 2025
- 27th of 195
05Recorded facts
The two countries
| Fact | China | India |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | New Delhi |
| Languages | Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese, languages of China | English, Hindi |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | Indian rupee (INR) |
| Calling code | +86 | +91 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .in |
| ISO codes | CN · CHN | IN · IND |
| Where | Eastern Asia · Asia | Southern Asia · Asia |
Share a land borderBoth in Asia
06Keep comparing
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China and India: common questions
Which is bigger, China or India?
People: China 1,422,584,933 and India 1,438,069,596 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. Land area, in square kilometres: China 9,388,210 and India 2,973,190 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). China’s is 3.2 times as large.
Which has the higher GDP per person, China or India?
China. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: China 25,067 and India 10,039 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.
Where are China and India placed in the Country Index 2026?
China is placed 48th of 183, and India is placed joint 82nd of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.
Do China and India share a border?
Yes: the two share a land border, as the Natural Earth outlines draw it — borders as they are held on the ground.
How many statistics compare China and India?
329 statistics from 60 publishers measure both. 19 more measure only China, and 48 only India; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.
Why do some rows give two different years?
For 48 of the 329 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.
08Method
Sources and how to read them
Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: China and India. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.
Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.
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The 60 publishers behind the shared statistics
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Energy Monitor · Global Footprint Network · Global Mangrove Watch (Aberystwyth University, JAXA, soloEO, Wetlands International, The Nature Conservancy) · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Nobel Prize Outreach · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · OECD Development Assistance Committee · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)
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