China vs Indonesia
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 Indonesia at 58/100. 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
72
Economic strength
China leads
62
55
Political stability
China leads
48
65
Business climate
China leads
55
70
Financial maturity
China leads
58
78
Growth outlook
China leads
72
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+16480.0 bn
1,320
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
+0.2 pp
5.0%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
+7700.0
$4,800
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-2.3 pp
3.0%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.8 pp
1.8%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+44.0 pp
39%
1,410
Population (M)
+1132.0M
278
China — strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Indonesia — strong sectors
- Mining & Resources10.0% of GDP78
- Digital Economy5.0% of GDP75
- Palm Oil4.0% of GDP72
- Manufacturing19.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Indonesia?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Indonesia a score of 58/100. 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 Indonesia?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Indonesia as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Indonesia?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 5.0% for Indonesia. China has the faster headline growth rate today.