China vs Spain
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: Spain ranks higher
Spain scores 76/100 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
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Economic strength
Spain leads
74
55
Political stability
Spain leads
78
65
Business climate
Spain leads
74
70
Financial maturity
Spain leads
72
78
Growth outlook
China leads
72
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+16218.4 bn
1,582
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
+2.7 pp
2.5%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
-20780.0
$33,280
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-2.1 pp
2.8%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-1.8 pp
2.8%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-24.5 pp
108%
1,410
Population (M)
+1361.9M
48.1
China — strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Spain — strong sectors
- Tourism12.0% of GDP82
- Renewable Energy5.0% of GDP80
- Automotive4.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture3.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Spain?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Spain a score of 76/100. Spain 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 Spain?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Spain as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Spain?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 2.5% for Spain. China has the faster headline growth rate today.