China vs Vietnam
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 Vietnam at 54/100. 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
China leads
62
55
Political stability
China leads
42
65
Business climate
China leads
52
70
Financial maturity
China leads
52
78
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
17,800
GDP (USD bn)
+17370.0 bn
430
5.2%
GDP growth (%)
-1.3 pp
6.5%
$12,500
GDP per capita (USD)
+8200.0
$4,300
0.7%
Inflation (%)
-2.8 pp
3.5%
1.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
-3.5 pp
4.5%
83%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+45.0 pp
38%
1,410
Population (M)
+1310.0M
100
China — strong sectors
- EV & Clean Energy5.0% of GDP92
- Technology10.0% of GDP88
- Manufacturing27.0% of GDP85
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: China or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives China a score of 68/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. 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 Vietnam?
Risk classification puts China as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: China or Vietnam?
China is currently growing at 5.2% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.