China vs India
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.
Overall: China ranks higher
China scores 68/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of India at 61/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
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Economic strength
China leads
65
55
Political stability
China leads
48
65
Business climate
China leads
58
70
Financial maturity
China leads
55
78
Growth outlook
India leads
90
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+14070.0 bn
3,730
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
-1.6 pp
6.8%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
+9900.0
$2,600
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-4.1 pp
4.8%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.6 pp
1.6%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+1.0 pp
82%
1,410
Population (M)
-30.0M
1,440
China — strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
India — strong sectors
- Technology (IT Services)8.0% of GDP95
- Financial Services6.0% of GDP82
- Pharmaceuticals2.0% of GDP80
- Manufacturing13.0% of GDP70
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or India?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and India a score of 61/100. China ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is China a safer market than India?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and India as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or India?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 6.8% for India. India has the faster headline growth rate today.