US vs China GDP 2026
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description: The United States maintains the world's largest nominal GDP at approximately $28.7 trillion, while China's GDP reaches roughly $17.9 trillion in 2026. However, China surpasses the US in PPP-adjusted GDP at $33.8 trillion versus $28.7 trillion, reflecting different measurement methodologies and cost-of-living differences.
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date published: 2026-07-07T06:54:17.854Z
date created: 2026-07-07T06:54:17.854Z
date modified: 2026-07-07T06:54:17.890Z
content reference time: 2026-07-07T06:54:17.890Z
author: A Versus B
publisher: A Versus B
about: United States
about: China
abstract: The United States maintains the world's largest nominal GDP at approximately $28.7 trillion, while China's GDP reaches roughly $17.9 trillion in 2026. However, China surpasses the US in PPP-adjusted GDP at $33.8 trillion versus $28.7 trillion, reflecting different measurement methodologies and cost-of-living differences.
text: Nominal GDP 2026. PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026. GDP Per Capita (Nominal). GDP Growth Rate 2025-2026. Global GDP Market Share. Manufacturing Output Value. Services Sector Contribution
conclusion text: The US leads in nominal GDP and per capita wealth, demonstrating a mature, service-oriented economy with higher living standards. China leads in PPP-adjusted GDP and manufacturing output, reflecting its massive population and role as the global manufacturing hub with rapid growth momentum. Choose the US GDP metric for understanding dollar-denominated wealth and international market dominance; choose China's PPP metric for understanding actual purchasing power and real economic capacity.
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  value: United States: $25.5 Trillion | China: $17.7 Trillion
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  value: United States: $877 Billion | China: $292 Billion
  value reference: United States
additional property: Life Expectancy
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  value: United States: 76.4 years | China: 78.5 years
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  value: United States: 5,550 | China: N/A
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  value: United States: 9.8 Million | China: N/A
additional property: Total GDP (2026 Projection)
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  value: United States: $30+ trillion | China: $33-34 trillion
  value reference: China
additional property: Per Capita GDP
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  value: United States: $89,000+ | China: $~12,000-13,000
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additional property: Global EV Production Share
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  value: United States: ~15% | China: 70%
  value reference: China
additional property: Global Manufacturing Output
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  value: United States: ~18% | China: 35% of global output
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additional property: Advanced Semiconductor Market Share
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  value: United States: Global leader (Intel, NVIDIA, TSMC partners) | China: Limited by export controls
additional property: Solar Panel Global Production
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  value: United States: 5-10% | China: 80%+
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additional property: Tariff/Trade War Vulnerability
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  value: United States: Lower exposure (potential beneficiary) | China: $400-800 billion potential loss
additional property: Projected GDP Growth Rate 2026
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  value: United States: 2.0-2.2% | China: 4.6-4.8%
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  value: United States: 10% | China: 80%+
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additional property: LFP Battery Global Production Share
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  value: United States: <5% | China: 94%
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additional property: Potential Tariff Impact on Growth
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  value: United States: Potential +0.5% from policy | China: -0.5 to -2.0%
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  value: United States: 0.5%+ (estimated) | China: 0.2-0.3%
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additional property: Annual GDP Growth Rate (2026)
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  value: United States: 2.0-2.5% | China: 4.6-4.8%
  value reference: China
additional property: Global EV Production Market Share
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  value: United States: 20% | China: 70%
  value reference: China
additional property: Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production
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  value: United States: Minimal (<5%) | China: 94%
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additional property: Global Manufacturing Output Share
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  value: United States: 18% | China: 28%
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additional property: Potential Tariff-Related GDP Impact
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  value: United States: Minimal exposure | China: -0.5 to -2% ($400-800B reduction)
additional property: GDP Per Capita (2026 Projection)
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  value: United States: $76,398 | China: $13,738
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additional property: Nominal GDP (2024)
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  value: United States: $27.4 trillion | China: $17.9 trillion
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additional property: Government Education Expenditure Per Capita
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  value: United States: $3,981 (2022) | China: $467 (2023)
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additional property: Total Government Expenditure (2024)
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  value: United States: $11,109.2 billion | China: $6,177.1 billion
  value reference: China
additional property: Defence Expenditure (2024)
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  value: United States: $925.8 billion | China: $296.5 billion
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additional property: Government Budget Deficit (2024)
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  value: United States: $2,174.6 billion | China: $1,272.4 billion
  value reference: China
additional property: Population (Approximate 2024)
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  value: United States: 0.34 billion | China: 1.4 billion
additional property: Total Land Area
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  value: United States: 3,794,100 sq mi | China: N/A
additional property: GDP per capita (2024)
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  value: United States: $86,173 | China: N/A
additional property: Total GDP
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  value: United States: $27.4 trillion | China: $20.6 trillion
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additional property: National Debt (% of GDP)
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  value: United States: 122.27% | China: N/A
additional property: Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
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  value: United States: 50.50% | China: N/A
additional property: Military Rank (Global)
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  value: United States: Rank 1 (global superpower) | China: N/A
additional property: Renewable Energy (% of electricity)
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  value: United States: 21% | China: N/A
additional property: Nominal GDP 2026
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  value: United States: $28.7 trillion | China: $17.9 trillion
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additional property: GDP Growth Rate
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  value: United States: 2.0% (Q1 2026) | China: 4.6-4.8%
  value reference: China
additional property: Per Capita GDP 2026
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  value: United States: $96,500 | China: N/A
additional property: Global Economic Rank
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  value: United States: 1st largest | China: N/A
additional property: GDP Gap vs Leader
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  value: United States: Reference (leader) | China: N/A
additional property: Years to Close GDP Gap (at current growth rates)
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  value: United States: N/A (declining relative position) | China: N/A
additional property: Manufacturing Output as % of Global
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  value: United States: ~15% | China: N/A
additional property: Global Solar Panel Production
  type: PropertyValue
  value: United States: ~5% | China: N/A
additional property: LFP Battery Production Share
  type: PropertyValue
  value: United States: ~3% | China: N/A
additional property: Potential Tariff/Sanction Impact on GDP
  type: PropertyValue
  value: United States: Minimal direct impact | China: N/A
additional property: Semiconductor/AI Design Leadership
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  value: United States: Global leader in chip design | China: N/A
additional property: Nominal GDP
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  value: United States: $27.9 trillion | China: $17.9 trillion
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additional property: GDP Per Capita
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  value: United States: $76,398 | China: $12,700
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main entity: Why does China have higher PPP GDP but lower nominal GDP than the US?
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    text: PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) adjusts GDP for cost-of-living differences. Goods and services cost less in China, so the same dollar buys more. Nominal GDP uses current market exchange rates ($1 USD = 7.2 CNY in 2026), which undervalues China's economy when converted to dollars. PPP better reflects actual economic output and purchasing power, while nominal GDP better reflects global financial influence and market capitalization.
    language: en-US
main entity: Which economy is growing faster?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: China's economy grows at 4.8% annually versus the US at 2.1%, meaning China's economy expands 2.3x faster. However, the US maintains an absolute GDP advantage of $10.8 trillion. At current growth rates, China would theoretically overtake the US in nominal GDP within approximately 15-20 years, though this depends on exchange rates, trade policies, and structural changes in both economies.
    language: en-US
main entity: What explains the massive GDP per capita difference?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: The US GDP per capita ($85,400) is 6.7x higher than China ($12,700) due to three factors: (1) higher average wages and productivity in developed economy sectors; (2) smaller population relative to total wealth (335M vs 1.4B people); (3) mature consumer economy with higher service prices and spending. China's average worker earns roughly 1/8th what an American worker earns, though cost of living is also proportionally lower.
    language: en-US
main entity: Who dominates manufacturing?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: China dominates with $4.7 trillion in manufacturing output, representing 28% of global manufacturing. The US manufactures $2.1 trillion annually but has shifted to high-value sectors like semiconductors, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. China controls low-to-mid-value mass production (textiles, electronics assembly, appliances), while the US focuses on capital-intensive and proprietary manufacturing.
    language: en-US
main entity: What's the impact of US national debt on GDP comparison?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: The US carries $36 trillion in national debt (130% of GDP) versus China's $13.5 trillion (75% of GDP). While this doesn't directly reduce nominal GDP, higher debt servicing costs ($650 billion annually in US interest payments) reduce funds available for investment and growth. However, the US dollar's reserve currency status allows deficit spending that would be unsustainable for most countries. This structural difference explains partially why US growth is slower.
    language: en-US

How to Choose Between United States and China
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description: The United States maintains the world's largest nominal GDP at approximately $28.7 trillion, while China's GDP reaches roughly $17.9 trillion in 2026. However, China surpasses the US in PPP-adjusted GDP at $33.8 trillion versus $28.7 trillion, reflecting different measurement methodologies and cost-of-living differences.
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step: Consider: Nominal GDP 2026
step: Consider: PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026
step: Consider: GDP Per Capita (Nominal)
step: Consider: GDP Growth Rate 2025-2026
step: Consider: Global GDP Market Share
step: Consider: Manufacturing Output Value
step: Consider: Services Sector Contribution
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  text: The US leads in nominal GDP and per capita wealth, demonstrating a mature, service-oriented economy with higher living standards. China leads in PPP-adjusted GDP and manufacturing output, reflecting its massive population and role as the global manufacturing hub with rapid growth momentum. Choose the US GDP metric for understanding dollar-denominated wealth and international market dominance; choose China's PPP metric for understanding actual purchasing power and real economic capacity.

Consider: Nominal GDP 2026
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text: Nominal GDP 2026: United States has $28.7 trillion USD, while China has $17.9 trillion USD.

Consider: PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026
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text: PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026: United States has $28.7 trillion, while China has $33.8 trillion.

Consider: GDP Per Capita (Nominal)
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position: 3
text: GDP Per Capita (Nominal): United States has $85,400 USD, while China has $12,700 USD.

Consider: GDP Growth Rate 2025-2026
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position: 4
text: GDP Growth Rate 2025-2026: United States has 2.1% annual, while China has 4.8% annual.

Consider: Global GDP Market Share
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position: 5
text: Global GDP Market Share: United States has 26% of world GDP, while China has 16% of world GDP (nominal).

Consider: Manufacturing Output Value
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text: Manufacturing Output Value: United States has $2.1 trillion, while China has $4.7 trillion.

Consider: Services Sector Contribution
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position: 7
text: Services Sector Contribution: United States has 80% of GDP, while China has 55% of GDP.

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review body: The United States maintains the world's largest nominal GDP at approximately $28.7 trillion, while China's GDP reaches roughly $17.9 trillion in 2026. However, China surpasses the US in PPP-adjusted GDP at $33.8 trillion versus $28.7 trillion, reflecting different measurement methodologies and cost-of-living differences.
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Population
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value: United States: 0.339 billion | China: 1,425 million

R&D Spending as % of GDP
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value: United States: 3.5% | China: 2.1%
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Manufacturing Share of Global Output
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value: United States: 16% | China: 28%
value reference: China

Fortune 500 Companies
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value: United States: 346 companies | China: 124 companies
value reference: United States

Internet Users
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value: United States: 312 million | China: 926 million

PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026
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value: United States: $28.7 trillion | China: $33.8 trillion
value reference: China

GDP Per Capita (Nominal)
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value: United States: $85,400 | China: $12,700
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Annual GDP Growth Rate
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value: United States: 2.1% | China: 4.8%
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Manufacturing Sector Output
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value: United States: $2.1 trillion | China: $4.7 trillion
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Services Sector Share
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value: United States: 80% | China: 55%

Global GDP Market Share
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value: United States: 26% | China: 16% (nominal)
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National Debt Level
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value: United States: $36 trillion | China: $13.5 trillion
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GDP (Nominal)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $17.9 trillion

Active Military Personnel
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value: United States: N/A | China: 2,300 thousand

Main Battle Tanks
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value: United States: N/A | China: 5,800

Foreign Exchange Reserves
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value: United States: N/A | China: $3.2 trillion

Government Type
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value: United States: N/A | China: One-party communist state

Internet Freedom Score
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value: United States: N/A | China: 88 (not free)

R&D Spending
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value: United States: N/A | China: 2.4%

Electric Vehicles Market Share
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value: United States: N/A | China: 40% (global EV sales)

Total GDP (Nominal 2026)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $17.9

Total Population
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value: United States: N/A | China: 1.42 billion

Defence Expenditure 2024
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value: United States: N/A | China: €296.5 billion

Education Spending Per Capita
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value: United States: N/A | China: €467

Government Health Expenditure
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value: United States: N/A | China: $620,062.8M

Oil Import Cost Impact at $126 Brent
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value: United States: N/A | China: 1.03%

Life Expectancy at Birth
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value: United States: N/A | China: 78.2 years

Human Development Index
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value: United States: N/A | China: 0.796 (Very High)

Patent Filings Per Year
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value: United States: N/A | China: 1,574,822

Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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value: United States: N/A | China: 77%

Manufacturing as % of GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: 28%

Total GDP (Nominal)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $17.9 trillion

Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $163 billion

Global GDP Ranking
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value: United States: N/A | China: 2nd

Population Growth Rate
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value: United States: N/A | China: -0.1%

Projected GDP Growth Rate
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value: United States: N/A | China: 4.3%

Per Capita GDP (PPP)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $23,800

High-Speed Rail Network
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value: United States: N/A | China: 45,000 km

Renewable Energy Capacity
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value: United States: N/A | China: 1,576 GW

Annual Patent Filings
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value: United States: N/A | China: 1,570,000 (2023)

Manufacturing Output (Global Share)
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value: United States: N/A | China: 28-30%

Median Age
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 38 years

Urban Population
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 65.5%

Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2023)
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: $163.1 billion

Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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value: United States: N/A | China: 282%

Global Trade Rank
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value: United States: N/A | China: #2 globally

Annual Tech Sector Revenue
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value: United States: N/A | China: $850 billion

Semiconductor Market Share
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 12% (design & manufacturing)

Foreign Direct Investment (Annual)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $163 billion (2024)

PPP GDP (2026, intl. $)
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value: United States: N/A | China: $43.5T

Nominal GDP world rank
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value: United States: N/A | China: #2

PPP GDP world rank
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value: United States: N/A | China: #1

Real GDP growth (2026, YoY)
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value: United States: N/A | China: 4.4%

Real GDP growth (2024)
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value: United States: N/A | China: 5.0%

Real GDP growth (2025)
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 4.7%

IMF avg growth (2026–2030)
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value: United States: N/A | China: 3.7%

Cumulative real GDP growth (2022–2026)
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value: United States: N/A | China: 24.4%

Projected 2030 nominal GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: ~$25.5T

Per-capita nominal GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: $14,800

Per-capita PPP GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: $30,900

Services share of GDP
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: ~55%

Industry share of GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: ~38%

Agriculture share of GDP
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value: United States: N/A | China: ~7%

Economy type
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value: United States: N/A | China: World's factory (services rising)

Manufacturing scale
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value: United States: N/A | China: Largest — ~29% of global value-added

Share of world nominal GDP (2026)
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value: United States: N/A | China: ~18%

Share of world PPP GDP (2026)
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value: United States: N/A | China: ~22%

Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
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value: United States: N/A | China: $163 billion

Years to Double GDP at Current Growth Rate
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 14.6 years

Real GDP Growth Rate
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value: United States: N/A | China: 4.5%

Unemployment Rate
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value: United States: N/A | China: 5.1%

Manufacturing Output
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: 27%

Merchandise Exports
type: PropertyValue
value: United States: N/A | China: $1,830 billion

Unicorn Tech Companies
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value: United States: N/A | China: 305

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GDP (Nominal)
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Active Military Personnel
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Main Battle Tanks
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Foreign Exchange Reserves
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Government Type
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Internet Freedom Score
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R&D Spending
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Electric Vehicles Market Share
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Total Population
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Defence Expenditure 2024
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Education Spending Per Capita
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Government Health Expenditure
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Oil Import Cost Impact at $126 Brent
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Life Expectancy at Birth
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Human Development Index
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Patent Filings Per Year
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Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)
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Global GDP Ranking
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Population Growth Rate
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Projected GDP Growth Rate
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Per Capita GDP (PPP)
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High-Speed Rail Network
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Renewable Energy Capacity
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Median Age
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Urban Population
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Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2023)
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Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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Global Trade Rank
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Annual Tech Sector Revenue
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Semiconductor Market Share
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Foreign Direct Investment (Annual)
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Nominal GDP world rank
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Per-capita PPP GDP
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Services share of GDP
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Industry share of GDP
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Agriculture share of GDP
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Economy type
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Share of world PPP GDP (2026)
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Foreign Direct Investment Inflow
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Years to Double GDP at Current Growth Rate
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Real GDP Growth Rate
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Unemployment Rate
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Manufacturing Output
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Merchandise Exports
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Unicorn Tech Companies
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