China vs Italy
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: Italy ranks higher
Italy scores 72/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of China at 68/100. 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
70
55
Political stability
Italy leads
72
65
Business climate
Italy leads
68
70
Financial maturity
Italy leads
72
78
Growth outlook
China leads
72
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+15545.0 bn
2,255
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
+4.4 pp
0.8%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
-25660.0
$38,160
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-1.5 pp
2.2%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.5 pp
1.5%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-57.5 pp
141%
1,410
Population (M)
+1351.0M
59
China: strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Italy: strong sectors
- Fashion & Luxury5.2% of GDP82
- Manufacturing16.5% of GDP78
- Tourism13.2% of GDP78
- Agriculture & Food2.2% of GDP72
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Italy?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Italy a score of 72/100. Italy 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 Italy?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Italy as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Italy?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 0.8% for Italy. China has the faster headline growth rate today.