The US economy is larger by nominal GDP at $27.4 trillion versus China's $17.9 trillion as of 2024, but China's economy grows faster at 5.2% annually compared to the US at 2.8%, and China leads in manufacturing output and exports.
China Economy vs US Economy — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
World's second-largest economy with rapid industrialization, massive manufacturing base, and emerging tech sector.
World's largest economy by nominal GDP with advanced financial markets, technological leadership, and high consumer spending
Nominal GDP (2024). GDP Growth Rate (2024). Manufacturing Output. Total Exports (2024). Per Capita GDP (2024). Foreign Direct Investment (2024). Debt-to-GDP Ratio
The US maintains the world's largest economy by nominal GDP with superior per-capita wealth and stronger foreign investment attraction, reflecting its advanced service-based economy and financial markets. China's economy is growing faster and dominates in manufacturing and exports, positioning it as a rising economic superpower, though it faces structural challenges including high debt levels and demographic headwinds. Choose the US perspective if analyzing global financial markets, consumer wealth, and technology leadership; choose China's perspective if analyzing manufacturing capacity, trade dominance, and emerging market growth trends.
China Economy: 4.2% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $12,800 | United States Economy: $76,500
China Economy: $220 billion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $189 billion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 5.0% | United States Economy: 2.5%
China Economy: $12,720 | United States Economy: $76,398
China Economy: 70% | United States Economy: 20-25%
China Economy: ~80% | United States Economy: ~10%
China Economy: Limited by US export controls, advancing in AI adoption | United States Economy: Global leader in design and manufacturing
China Economy: -0.5 to -2% | United States Economy: Moderate exposure
China Economy: 4.5-5.0% | United States Economy: 2.2%
China Economy: $296.5 billion | United States Economy: $925.8 billion
China Economy: 70% | United States Economy: 17%
China Economy: $620.1 billion | United States Economy: $4.18 trillion (2024)
China Economy: 0.5-2.0% | United States Economy: 0.3-0.5%
China Economy: Restricted to 7nm+ (export controls) | United States Economy: Leading edge (3nm and below)
China Economy: $12,700 | United States Economy: $82,000
China Economy: $620 billion | United States Economy: $4,175 billion
China Economy: $525 | United States Economy: $4,481
China Economy: $17.9 | United States Economy: 30.0+
China Economy: 70% | United States Economy: ~20%
China Economy: 82% | United States Economy: 6%
China Economy: -0.5 to -2.0% | United States Economy: Minimal negative impact
China Economy: Limited by US export controls | United States Economy: Leading in design and manufacturing
China Economy: 4.6-4.8% | United States Economy: 2.0-2.5%
China Economy: €296.5 billion | United States Economy: €925.8 billion
China Economy: €467 | United States Economy: $3,981
China Economy: 35% | United States Economy: ~16%
China Economy: 80%+ | United States Economy: 8-10%
China Economy: ~5.2% | United States Economy: ~4.0%
China Economy: $13,500 | United States Economy: $89,000
China Economy: $5,708.7 | United States Economy: $10,266.8
China Economy: $296.5 | United States Economy: $925.8
China Economy: $680 billion | United States Economy: $310 billion
China Economy: 4.5-5.0% | United States Economy: 2.0-2.5%
China Economy: 94% | United States Economy: 6%
China Economy: 0.5-2.0% | United States Economy: Minimal
China Economy: 0.2-0.3% | United States Economy: 0.4-0.6%
China Economy: 4.6-4.8% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 80%+ | United States Economy: N/A
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production
China Economy: 94% | United States Economy: ~15%
China Economy: 28.3% | United States Economy: 16.5%
China Economy: $400-800B | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $17.9 trillion | United States Economy: $28.7 trillion
China Economy: 4.7% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 70% | United States Economy: 25-30% of global EVs
China Economy: 80% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $400-800B reduction | United States Economy: Minimal (exporter advantage)
China Economy: Limited by US export controls | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 82% | United States Economy: 9%
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production Share
China Economy: 94% | United States Economy: 4%
China Economy: 0.5-2.0pp | United States Economy: 0.2-0.4pp
China Economy: $17.9 trillion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 70% | United States Economy: 15%
China Economy: 80% | United States Economy: 12%
China Economy: $400-800B | United States Economy: $50-150B
China Economy: $18.7 trillion | United States Economy: $27.4 trillion
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (Annual)
China Economy: $163.5 billion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 38 years | United States Economy: 38.7
China Economy: 28% (diversified) | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $12,700 | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $45.78 trillion | United States Economy: $31.5 trillion
China Economy: 6.0% | United States Economy: 2.1%
China Economy: 2nd | United States Economy: 1st
China Economy: $680 billion | United States Economy: $809 billion
China Economy: 14.3% | United States Economy: 25.5%
China Economy: ~5.5% | United States Economy: ~4.0%
China Economy: EV manufacturing, 5G, solar, semiconductors | United States Economy: AI, semiconductors, cloud, fintech
China Economy: $16,800 (119,800 yuan) | United States Economy: $35,000-45,000
China Economy: 5.0% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $14,874 | United States Economy: $94,430
China Economy: $11.1 trillion behind | United States Economy: $11.1 trillion ahead
China Economy: 5.0% | United States Economy: Data not available
China Economy: 6.1% | United States Economy: Data not available
China Economy: ~16-17% of global GDP | United States Economy: ~25-26% of global GDP
China Economy: 0.9% CPI | United States Economy: Data not available
China Economy: 5.1% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 3-4% | United States Economy: 2.0-2.4%
China Economy: Data not available | United States Economy: 2.0%
China Economy: $14,800+ | United States Economy: $96,500+
China Economy: 36% smaller than US | United States Economy: $11.53 trillion lead
China Economy: 28% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 14% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 1,420 million | United States Economy: 340 million
China Economy: $17.9T | United States Economy: $27.4T
China Economy: 5.2% | United States Economy: 2.1%
China Economy: $12,500 | United States Economy: $82,000
China Economy: $3.4T | United States Economy: $0.13T
China Economy: 5.3% | United States Economy: 4.1%
China Economy: 31% | United States Economy: 12%
China Economy: $4.8T (Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan weighted total) | United States Economy: $15.2T (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Broadcom)
China Economy: 37.4 years (projected 53 by 2050) | United States Economy: 38.9 years
China Economy: $3.6 trillion | United States Economy: $2.1 trillion
China Economy: 28% | United States Economy: 16%
China Economy: 282% | United States Economy: 129%
China Economy: $652 billion | United States Economy: 3.5%
China Economy: 282% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: +$631 billion (surplus) | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $17.9 trillion | United States Economy: $27.4 trillion
China Economy: 142 companies | United States Economy: 135 companies
China Economy: $3.8 trillion | United States Economy: $2.1 trillion
China Economy: $10.8 trillion | United States Economy: $33.2 trillion
China Economy: 4.8% | United States Economy: 2.5%
China Economy: 28.4% | United States Economy: 11%
China Economy: 54.8% | United States Economy: 80.1%
China Economy: $163 billion | United States Economy: $285 billion
China Economy: $22.8 trillion | United States Economy: $31.2 trillion
China Economy: 28% | United States Economy: 12%
China Economy: $11.8 trillion | United States Economy: $48.2 trillion
China Economy: 5.1% | United States Economy: 4.1%
China Economy: +$632 billion (surplus) | United States Economy: $-$73 billion
China Economy: 282% | United States Economy: 123%
China Economy: 1,480 GW | United States Economy: 680 GW
China Economy: $11,500 | United States Economy: $68,420
China Economy: $28.3 trillion | United States Economy: $27.4 trillion
China Economy: 14.8% | United States Economy: 8.2%
China Economy: 1,542,000 | United States Economy: 615,000
China Economy: $189B | United States Economy: $285 billion (2023)
China Economy: $35.5 trillion | United States Economy: $28.0 trillion
China Economy: +$632 billion (surplus) | United States Economy: -$773 billion (deficit)
China Economy: 687,231 | United States Economy: 398,144
China Economy: $189 billion | United States Economy: $285 billion
China Economy: 5.1% | United States Economy: 2.5%
China Economy: $15.2 trillion | United States Economy: $42.8 trillion
China Economy: $6.8 trillion | United States Economy: $7.1 trillion
Tech Sector Market Capitalization (Top 7 Companies)
China Economy: $2.8 trillion | United States Economy: $14.2 trillion
Average Annual GDP Growth Rate (2010-2023)
China Economy: 6.8% | United States Economy: 2.4%
China Economy: $31.6 trillion | United States Economy: $28.2 trillion
China Economy: 16% of world GDP | United States Economy: 26% of world GDP
China Economy: $696 billion | United States Economy: $809 billion
China Economy: $12,700 | United States Economy: $76,398
China Economy: 4.1% | United States Economy: 2.1%
China Economy: 77% | United States Economy: 123%
China Economy: $163 billion | United States Economy: $329 billion
China Economy: $4.2 trillion | United States Economy: $12.8 trillion
China Economy: 920 million | United States Economy: 170 million workers
China Economy: $3.8 trillion | United States Economy: $12.4 trillion
China Economy: 1,820,000 | United States Economy: 615,000
China Economy: 0.2% | United States Economy: 2.6%
China Economy: $3.2 trillion | United States Economy: $130 billion
China Economy: $28.7 trillion | United States Economy: $27.9 trillion
China Economy: 1,200,000 | United States Economy: 415,000
China Economy: $38,000 | United States Economy: $120,000
China Economy: $4.2 trillion | United States Economy: 11%
China Economy: 12.4% | United States Economy: 8.2%
China Economy: $36.1 trillion | United States Economy: $28.2 trillion
China Economy: 8.7% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 1,750,000 | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 38.8 years | United States Economy: 38.5 years
China Economy: 2nd largest exporter (after USA) | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $3.6T | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 8-10% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 30 million | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $8.1 trillion | United States Economy: $7.2 trillion
China Economy: 38.4 years | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: +$821 billion surplus | United States Economy: -$773 billion deficit
China Economy: 17% | United States Economy: 26%
China Economy: $4.2 trillion | United States Economy: $12.5 trillion
China Economy: $24 trillion | United States Economy: $32 trillion
China Economy: $1,370 billion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $12.3 trillion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $3,200 billion | United States Economy: $0.13 trillion
China Economy: 5.3% | United States Economy: 4.2%
China Economy: $12,720 | United States Economy: $81,045
China Economy: 5.0% | United States Economy: 2.8%
China Economy: $12,700 | United States Economy: $94,430
China Economy: 5.2% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 20.6% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 2.1% | United States Economy: 3.4%
China Economy: $28.7T | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 4.2% | United States Economy: 2.2%
China Economy: $163B | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $90 billion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 2.1% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 1,420 million | United States Economy: 336 million
Annual GDP Growth Rate (2020-2026 Average)
China Economy: 5.1% | United States Economy: 2.4%
China Economy: 14.2% | United States Economy: 12.3%
China Economy: 1,425 million | United States Economy: 0.34 billion
China Economy: 142,000 | United States Economy: 285,000
China Economy: 60% | United States Economy: 18%
China Economy: 2.4% | United States Economy: 3.5%
China Economy: 28% | United States Economy: 3.4%
China Economy: 32% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 18% | United States Economy: 21% of electricity
China Economy: 29.4% | United States Economy: 11.2%
China Economy: 1.59 million | United States Economy: 0.84 million
China Economy: 15.8% | United States Economy: 13.3%
China Economy: $369 billion | United States Economy: $840 billion
China Economy: $12,720 | United States Economy: $83,250
China Economy: 77% | United States Economy: 123% (combined public+private+household)
China Economy: 0.2% | United States Economy: 2.4%
China Economy: 47% | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: 27% | United States Economy: 11.8%
China Economy: $1,230 billion | United States Economy: $2.3T
China Economy: $35.4T | United States Economy: $28.2T
China Economy: 29.2% | United States Economy: 11.4%
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (2024)
China Economy: $163B | United States Economy: $285B
China Economy: 2.89% | United States Economy: 3.45%
China Economy: $3.6 trillion | United States Economy: N/A
China Economy: $4.2 trillion | United States Economy: $12.4 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $30.0-30.5 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: ~6%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: ~3.8-4.0%
Advanced Semiconductor Market Leadership
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: Dominant (Intel, TSMC partnership, Samsung); controls cutting-edge nodes
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.0-2.5%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $4,175,432 million (2024)
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: €925,796.8 million
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: Global market leader
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: Lower exposure
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: ~6% of global
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: €925.8 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $89,000+
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 0.3-0.5% (from AI investment)
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 1st
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 1st (maintained)
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: ~1.8%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 26.2%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: Not specified
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $28.0 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $85,000
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: €10,217,935.3 million
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 44.5
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: ~2.8%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 1 EUR = 1.1797 USD
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $27.23 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 122.27%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 37.74%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $925.8 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 3.5%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.8%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $27.4 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 4.2%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.9%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $156 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 167 companies
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 11.2%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $2.4 trillion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $82,500
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 4.1%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 123%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $62,400
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 339 million
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 65%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.1%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $80,412
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 16.3%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: -$73 billion deficit
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.5%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 11.5%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $820 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: -$73.1 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: +0.4% (growing)
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 0.38 million
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 17%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 9.8%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 11.8%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 63.0%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 0.41
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 17.3%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 2.7%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 12%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 32.4%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 16.9%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 21.6%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 80%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 31%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $189 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 82%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 41.1
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $7.25
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $68.40
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: $119 billion
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 195 companies
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 8.2%
China Economy: N/A | United States Economy: 26.4%
How to choose between China Economy and United States Economy
Compare China Economy vs United States Economy
China Economy vs US Economy — Structured Comparison Data
Machine-readable comparison dataset for China Economy vs US Economy. Contains 322 attribute comparisons, 5 FAQ pairs.
China Economy vs US Economy — Attribute Category Vocabulary
Taxonomy of attribute categories used to classify comparison data for China Economy vs US Economy.
Is China's economy bigger than the US economy?
By nominal GDP, no—the US economy is $27.4 trillion versus China's $17.9 trillion as of 2024. However, by purchasing power parity (PPP), China's economy is larger at approximately $35.7 trillion, accounting for price differences. The answer depends on which measurement you use: nominal GDP favors the US, while PPP favors China.
Why is China's economy growing faster than the US?
China grows at 5.2% annually while the US grows at 2.8% due to several factors: (1) China starts from a lower per-capita base, making percentage growth easier; (2) China's manufacturing-focused economy expands with global trade; (3) the US has a mature, service-based economy with slower expansion potential; (4) China's government directs investment toward infrastructure and industrial capacity; (5) demographic differences—China's working-age population is declining while the US attracts immigration.
How does US economy compare to China in per-capita wealth?
The US has a per-capita GDP of $83,250 compared to China's $12,720, meaning the average American is approximately 6.5 times wealthier than the average Chinese citizen. This reflects the US's advanced economy, higher wages, better healthcare/education systems, and mature financial markets. However, this gap narrows when measuring by purchasing power parity, where the ratio is closer to 3:1.
Which economy exports more, China or the US?
China exports significantly more at $3.6 trillion annually versus the US at $2.1 trillion (2024). China dominates in manufactured goods (electronics, clothing, machinery), while the US leads in services exports (finance, technology, entertainment) and high-value products (pharmaceuticals, aircraft). China accounts for approximately 15% of global exports while the US accounts for about 8%.
Is the US or China more attractive to foreign investors?
The US attracts more foreign direct investment at $285 billion annually versus China's $189 billion. This reflects investor confidence in US institutions, legal protections, currency stability, and transparent financial markets. China attracts significant manufacturing-focused FDI but faces concerns about capital controls, intellectual property protection, and geopolitical risks.
How to Choose Between China Economy and United States Economy
Nominal GDP (2024): China Economy has $17.9 trillion, while United States Economy has $27.4 trillion.
GDP Growth Rate (2024): China Economy has 5.2% annually, while United States Economy has 2.8% annually.
Manufacturing Output: China Economy has 28% of global manufacturing, while United States Economy has 16% of global manufacturing.
Total Exports (2024): China Economy has $3.6 trillion, while United States Economy has $2.1 trillion.
Per Capita GDP (2024): China Economy has $12,720, while United States Economy has $83,250.
Consider: Foreign Direct Investment (2024)
Foreign Direct Investment (2024): China Economy has $189 billion inflow, while United States Economy has $285 billion inflow.
Debt-to-GDP Ratio: China Economy has 77% (government + corporate + household), while United States Economy has 123% (government + corporate + household).