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China vs Cyprus

A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax, to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.

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China

East Asia & Pacific

68/ 100Moderate
Credit: A+GDP: $17,800bn
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Cyprus

Europe & Central Asia

68/ 100Moderate
Credit: NRGDP: $32bn

Category breakdown

72

Economic strength

China leads

66

55

Political stability

Cyprus leads

70

65

Business climate

Cyprus leads

72

70

Financial maturity

China leads

65

78

Growth outlook

China leads

62

Macro snapshot

17,800

GDP (USD bn)

+17767.8 bn

32

5.2%

GDP growth (%)

+2.7 pp

2.5%

$12,500

GDP per capita (USD)

-23020.0

$35,520

0.7%

Inflation (%)

-1.8 pp

2.5%

1.0%

FDI (% of GDP)

-11.5 pp

12.5%

83%

Public debt (% of GDP)

+4.5 pp

79%

1,410

Population (M)

+1409.1M

0.9

China: strong sectors

  • EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
  • Technology10.0% of GDP88
  • Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
  • Financial Services8.0% of GDP72

Cyprus: strong sectors

  • Tourism14.5% of GDP72
  • Financial Services11.2% of GDP70
  • Shipping8.8% of GDP68
  • Real Estate9.2% of GDP65

Frequently asked

Which is better for investment: China or Cyprus?

Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Cyprus a score of 68/100. They tie overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance. See the category breakdown above.

Is China a safer market than Cyprus?

Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Cyprus as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).

Which has higher GDP growth: China or Cyprus?

China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 2.5% for Cyprus. China has the faster headline growth rate today.

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