China vs Panama
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 Panama at 65/100. 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
65
55
Political stability
Panama leads
58
65
Business climate
Panama leads
70
70
Financial maturity
China leads
68
78
Growth outlook
China leads
58
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+17718.0 bn
82
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
+1.7 pp
3.5%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
-6000.0
$18,500
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-1.3 pp
2.0%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-4.5 pp
5.5%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+28.0 pp
55%
1,410
Population (M)
+1405.6M
4.4
China: strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Panama: strong sectors
- Logistics & Canal18.0% of GDP78
- Financial Services14.0% of GDP70
- Tourism8.0% of GDP62
- Construction10.0% of GDP58
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Panama?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Panama a score of 65/100. 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 Panama?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Panama as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Panama?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 3.5% for Panama. China has the faster headline growth rate today.