China vs Portugal
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: Portugal ranks higher
Portugal 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
Portugal leads
78
65
Business climate
Portugal leads
72
70
Financial maturity
China leads
68
78
Growth outlook
China leads
72
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+17512.9 bn
287
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
+3.0 pp
2.2%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
-15320.0
$27,820
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-1.8 pp
2.5%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-3.8 pp
4.8%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-17.5 pp
101%
1,410
Population (M)
+1399.7M
10.3
China — strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Portugal — strong sectors
- Tourism15.2% of GDP78
- Renewable Energy5.5% of GDP75
- Technology & Startups4.8% of GDP72
- Cork & Agriculture2.8% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Portugal?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Portugal a score of 72/100. Portugal 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 Portugal?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Portugal as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Portugal?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 2.2% for Portugal. China has the faster headline growth rate today.