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US Economy vs China Economy 2026: Size, Growth, Comparison
United States Economy
World's largest economy with advanced tech sector and highest per-capita income
Global investors seeking stable, mature-market exposure; multinational corporations; financial services and technology-focused operations; consumer goods companies.
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326 attributes7 differences16 pros/cons
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AI SummaryThe US economy is larger by nominal GDP ($27.4 trillion vs $17.9 trillion as of 2024), maintains higher per-capita income, and leads in financial services and technology innovation, while China's economy grows faster, manufactures 28% of global goods, and holds the world's largest foreign exchange reserves ($3.2 trillion).
Read full verdictThe US economy dominates in absolute size, living standards, and financial innovation, making it more stable for global investment and consumption. Choose the US economy if analyzing developed-market strength, consumer spending power, and technological leadership. Choose China's economy if studying manufacturing capacity, growth momentum, emerging market dynamics, and future economic scaling.
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United States Economy
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Best pickSupply chain optimization and manufacturing sourcing; growth-focused emerging market investors; companies targeting 1.4 billion consumers; technology and renewable energy sectors.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Nominal GDP (2024):✓ United States Economy wins($27.4 trillion vs $17.9 trillion)
- GDP Growth Rate (2024):✓ China's Economy wins(5.3% vs 2.5%)
- Per Capita GDP:✓ United States Economy wins($81,695 vs $12,908)
Key Facts & Figures
312 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | United States Economy | China's Economy | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nominal GDP 2026(USD Trillion) | $30.0-30.5 trillion | ~$31.7 trillion | |
| Global EV Production Share(%) | 17% | 70% | |
| Global Battery (LFP) Production(%) | ~6% | 94% | |
| Global Manufacturing Output(%) | ~16% | 35% | |
| Unemployment Rate 2026 (Projected)(%) | ~3.8-4.0% | ~4.1% | |
| Global EV Market Share(%) | 20-25% | — | — |
| Projected GDP Growth Rate 2026(percent) | 2.2% | — | — |
| Government Defense Expenditure(USD Billions) | $925.8 billion | — | — |
| Government Health Expenditure(USD Million) | $4.18 trillion (2024) | $620 billion (2023) | |
| Tariff Impact Risk on GDP(Percentage Points) | 0.3-0.5% | — | — |
| Total GDP 2026(USD Trillions) | 30.0+ | ~27-28 trillion | |
| Government Defense Expenditure 2024(billion USD) | $925.8 billion | — | — |
| Government Health Expenditure 2024(billion USD) | $4,175 billion | — | — |
| Education Expenditure Per Capita 2023(USD) | $4,481 | — | — |
| Solar Panel Manufacturing(% of global) | 6% | — | — |
| Global Solar Panel Production(%) | ~10% | 80%+ of global output | |
| GDP Growth Rate (2026)(%) | 2.0-2.5% | — | — |
| Defence Expenditure (2024)(billion USD) | €925.8 billion | — | — |
| Expected GDP Growth Rate 2026(%) | 2.0-2.5% | 4.5-5.0% | |
| Global EV Production Market Share(%) | 25-30% of global EVs | 70% of global EVs | |
| Solar Panel Production(% of global) | 8-10% | 80%+ | |
| Unemployment Rate Projection(%) | ~4.0% | — | — |
| Annual Infrastructure Investment(USD billion) | $310 billion | — | — |
| 2026 GDP Growth Target(percent) | 2.0-2.5% | — | — |
| Health Expenditure (Government)(million USD) | $4,175,432 million (2024) | — | — |
| Defense Expenditure(Million Euros) | €925,796.8 million | — | — |
| Per Capita GDP 2026(USD) | $89,000 | — | — |
| Total Government Expenditure 2024(USD Billion) | $10,266.8 | — | — |
| Defense Expenditure 2024(USD Billion) | $925.8 | €296.5 billion | |
| Tariff Vulnerability Impact(USD Billions) | Lower exposure | $400-800B potential loss | — |
| Battery Production (LFP)(Percent (%)) | ~6% of global | 94% of global | |
| Government Defense Expenditure (2024)(billion €) | €925.8 billion | — | — |
| GDP Growth Rate (2026 Target)(%) | 2.0-2.5% | — | — |
| LFP Battery Production Share(%) | 6% | — | — |
| Tariff Impact Risk to GDP(percentage points) | Minimal | — | — |
| AI Adoption Growth Contribution(percentage points) | 0.4-0.6% | — | — |
| Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production(%) | ~15% | 94% | |
| Per Capita GDP (Nominal)(USD) | $89,000+ | — | — |
| Global Solar Panel Production Share(%) | 9% | — | — |
| Potential Tariff Impact on GDP Growth(percentage points) | 0.2-0.4pp | — | — |
| AI Adoption Boost to Growth(Percentage Points) | 0.3-0.5% (from AI investment) | — | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate 2026(Percent) | 2.2% | — | — |
| Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production Share(%) | 4% | — | — |
| EV Production (Global Share)(%) | 15% | — | — |
| Solar Panel Production (Global Share)(%) | 12% | — | — |
| Potential Tariff Impact (2026-2027)(billion USD annual reduction) | $50-150B | — | — |
| PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026(USD trillion) | $31.5 trillion | $45.78 trillion | |
| Projected Annual GDP Growth Rate(percent) | 2.1% | — | — |
| Global Economic Ranking 2026(rank) | 1st | — | — |
| Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%) | 126% | 77% | |
| Population(millions) | 335 million | 1,426 million | |
| Annual R&D Investment(billions USD) | $809 billion | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate Forecast 2026(percent) | ~4.0% | — | — |
| Average EV Cost (Entry Model)(USD (converted)) | $35,000-45,000 | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita 2026(USD) | $94,430 | — | — |
| GDP Gap vs Competitor(USD Trillions) | $11.1 trillion ahead | — | — |
| Global Economic Ranking(Rank) | 1st | — | — |
| GDP as Percentage of Global Economy(Percent) | ~25-26% of global GDP | — | — |
| Global Economic Rank 2026(rank) | 1st | — | — |
| Projected Global Rank 2031(rank) | 1st (maintained) | — | — |
| Expected Consumption Growth 2026(%) | ~1.8% | — | — |
| Share of Global GDP 2026(percent) | 26.2% | — | — |
| Total Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillion) | $28.0 trillion | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita (Nominal, 2026)(USD) | $85,000 | — | — |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP)(USD Trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Government Expenditure(USD Million) | €10,217,935.3 million | — | — |
| Education Expenditure Per Capita(USD) | $3,981 | — | — |
| Fragile States Index(score) | 44.5 | — | — |
| GDP Growth Rate (YoY)(Percentage) | ~2.8% | — | — |
| Exchange Rate vs Euro(EUR conversion) | 1 EUR = 1.1797 USD | — | — |
| GDP Growth Rate 2026(%) | 2.0-2.4% | 4.6-4.8% | |
| Quarterly GDP Growth (Q1 2026)(% (q/q, SAAR)) | 2.0% | — | — |
| GDP per Capita (estimated 2026)(USD) | $96,500+ | — | — |
| GDP Advantage Over Rival(USD Trillion) | $11.53 trillion lead | — | — |
| Total Annual GDP(USD trillions) | $27.23 trillion | — | — |
| Government Debt as % of GDP(percent) | 122.27% | — | — |
| Government Expenditure as % of GDP(percent) | 37.74% | — | — |
| Defence Expenditure(USD billions) | $925.8 billion | — | — |
| Projected Economic Growth 2026(percent) | 3.5% | — | — |
| Population (2024)(millions) | 336 million | — | — |
| Annual Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent) | 2.8% | — | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Contribution(% of GDP) | 11.8% | — | — |
| Share of Global GDP(Percent) | 25.5% | — | — |
| Median Population Age(Years) | 38.5 years | 38.6 years | |
| Gross Domestic Product (2024)(trillion USD) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Nominal GDP (2025)(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | $17.8 trillion | |
| Unemployment Rate (2025)(Percent) | 4.2% | 4.1% | |
| Inflation Rate (2025)(%) | 2.9% | — | — |
| Annual Automotive Exports(USD billion) | $156 billion | — | — |
| Global Fortune 500 Companies(count) | 167 companies | — | — |
| Exports as % of GDP(Percentage) | 11.2% | — | — |
| Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillions) | $27.4T | — | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent Annual) | 2.1% | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita (2024)(USD) | $82,000 | — | — |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves(USD Trillions) | $0.13T | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate (2024)(Percent) | 4.1% | — | — |
| Global Manufacturing Share(Percent of Global) | 12% | — | — |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD Trillions) | $15.2T (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Broadcom) | — | — |
| Median Population Age(Years) | 38.9 years | — | — |
| Total Exports(USD trillions) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Total GDP 2024(USD Trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita 2024(USD) | $82,000 | — | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | 2.8% | 5.2% | |
| Total Merchandise Trade Volume(USD trillion) | $2.4 trillion | $4.3 trillion | |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows(USD Billions) | $285 billion (2023) | $163 billion (2023) | |
| Nominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita(USD) | $81,500 | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate(%) | 4.1% | — | — |
| Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%) | 123% | — | — |
| Average Annual Wage(USD) | $62,400 | — | — |
| Population(millions) | 339 million | — | — |
| Global Venture Capital Share(%) | 65% | — | — |
| GDP Growth Rate(percent annually) | 2.5% | 5.0% | |
| Per Capita GDP(USD) | $87,000 | $12,556 | |
| Total Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP) | 129% | 282% | |
| Annual Exports(trillion USD) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| R&D Spending(% of GDP) | 3.5% | 2.1% | |
| GDP Growth Rate (2025)(% annual) | 2.1% | 5.2% | |
| Per Capita GDP (PPP)(USD) | $80,412 | $23,482 | |
| E-commerce as % of Retail(percentage) | 16.3% | 42.8% | |
| Government Debt-to-GDP(Percent) | 123% | 77.8% | |
| Technology Sector Market Cap(USD trillions) | $12.8 trillion | $4.2 trillion | |
| Total Population(millions) | 335 million | — | — |
| Renewable Energy Share(%) | 21% of electricity | — | — |
| Fortune 500 Companies(count) | 144 companies | 142 companies | |
| Total Annual Exports(USD trillion) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Share(%) | 16% | — | — |
| Service Sector Share(% of GDP) | 80.1% | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment (Annual)(USD Billion) | $346 billion | — | — |
| Projected GDP in 2030(USD trillion) | $31.2 trillion | — | — |
| Global Manufacturing Share(%) | 16% | 28% | |
| Trade Surplus/Deficit(USD Billions) | -$73 billion deficit | $631.8 billion surplus | |
| Manufacturing Output (Global Share)(percent) | 16% | 28% | |
| Unemployment Rate (2024)(percent) | 4.1% | 5.1% | |
| Trade Balance (Annual)(USD Billion) | $-$73 billion | — | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%) | 123% | — | — |
| Total Merchandise Exports(USD billion) | $2.3T | $2.1T | |
| GDP Growth Rate 2023(Percent Annual) | 2.5% | — | — |
| Manufacturing Share of GDP(Percent) | 11.5% | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate 2024(Percent) | 4.1% | — | — |
| Defense Spending(USD billion) | $820 billion | $230 billion | |
| Annual Patent Filings(Count) | 615,000 | 1,224,000 | |
| GDP at Purchasing Power Parity(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Global Export Share(% of global exports) | 8.2% | — | — |
| GDP by Purchasing Power Parity(trillion USD) | $28.0 trillion | — | — |
| Annual Trade Balance(USD billions) | -$773 billion (deficit) | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Annual Inflow(USD Billions) | $285 billion | — | — |
| Annual Real GDP Growth Rate(Percent) | 2.5% | 5.4% (2024 estimate) | |
| Nominal GDP(USD trillions) | $27.4 trillion | $17.8 trillion | |
| Trade Balance (2024)(USD Billions) | -$73.1 billion | +$632 billion surplus | |
| Working-Age Population Growth Rate(% Annual Change) | +0.4% (growing) | -1.6% (declining) | |
| Manufacturing Output(USD trillion) | 11% | 28% | |
| Average Annual GDP Growth (2019-2024)(percent) | 2.4% | — | — |
| Average Annual Wage(USD) | $63,400 | $11,000 | |
| Patent Filings (Annual)(millions) | 0.38 million | 1.67 million | |
| Minimum Wage (Federal/Average)(USD per hour) | $7.25 | — | — |
| Corporate Tax Rate(percent) | 21% | — | — |
| Public Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(percent) | 8.7% | — | — |
| Annual R&D Spending(USD Billion) | $809 billion | — | — |
| Manufacturing Share of Global Output(percent) | 12.8% | — | — |
| EV Market Penetration (Domestic)(%) | 9.8% | — | — |
| Stock Market Capitalization (2024)(USD trillions) | $42.8 trillion | — | — |
| Global Manufacturing Output Share(%) | 16.5% | 28% | |
| Total Trade Volume (2024)(USD Trillions) | $7.1 trillion | — | — |
| Manufacturing as Percentage of GDP(Percent (%)) | 11.8% | 28.2% | |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (2024)(USD Billions) | $285B | $163 billion | |
| Labor Force Participation Rate(percentage) | 63.0% | — | — |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization (Top 7 Companies)(USD Trillion) | $14.2 trillion | — | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth Rate (2010-2023)(%) | 2.4% | — | — |
| Purchasing Power Parity GDP(trillion USD) | $28.2 trillion | — | — |
| Global Economic Share(%) | 26% of world GDP | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2023)(USD Billion) | $285 billion | $189 billion | |
| GDP Growth Rate (2024)(%) | 2.5% | 5.0% | |
| Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(index 0-100) | 0.41 | — | — |
| Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(%) | 17.3% | — | — |
| Trade Balance(USD billions) | -$773 billion | +$352 billion surplus | |
| Public Debt as Percentage of GDP(%) | 123% | — | — |
| Patent Filings in Technology(Annual count) | 398,144 | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment(Billion USD) | $285 billion annually | $163.5 billion | |
| Working Age Population(million people) | 170 million workers | — | — |
| Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillions) | $28.7 trillion | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment (2025)(USD Billions) | $285 billion | — | — |
| Tech Sector Market Cap(USD trillions) | $12.4 trillion | — | — |
| Global Manufacturing Share (2024)(percent) | 16% | — | — |
| Patent Filings Annually (2023)(thousand filings) | 615,000 | — | — |
| Inflation Rate (2024)(%) | 2.6% | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Reserves(trillion USD) | $130 billion | $3.2 trillion | |
| GDP Per Capita (PPP)(USD) | $76,398 | — | — |
| Manufacturing as % of GDP(Percent) | 11.2% | 27% | |
| Patent Filings (2024)(thousands filed) | 415,000 | — | — |
| Stock Market Capitalization(USD Trillions) | $41.2 trillion | $14.2 trillion | |
| Average Annual Wage (Tech Sector)(USD) | $120,000 | — | — |
| Per Capita Income(USD) | $76,398 | — | — |
| Renewable Energy Capacity(GW) | 680 GW | — | — |
| Federal Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP) | 123% | — | — |
| Total GDP(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | $17.9 trillion | |
| Annual Growth Rate(Percent) | 2.5% | — | — |
| Manufacturing Sector(percent of GDP) | 12% | — | — |
| Technology Sector(percent of GDP) | 12% | — | — |
| World GDP Share(percent) | 32.4% | — | — |
| Healthcare Spending % of GDP(percent) | 16.9% | — | — |
| Renewable Energy Generation(% of electricity) | 21.6% | — | — |
| Share of Global Manufacturing Output(Percent) | 16% | — | — |
| Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillion) | $27.4 trillion | $17.9 trillion | |
| Nominal GDP 2026(USD trillion) | $28.7 trillion | $17-18 trillion | |
| Manufacturing Output Share(% of Global) | 16% | 27.3% | |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD trillion) | $12.5 trillion | — | — |
| Projected GDP 2030(USD trillion) | $32 trillion | — | — |
| Services Sector Share of GDP(Percent) | 80% | — | — |
| Global GDP Share(%) | 26% | — | — |
| Nominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillions) | $28.7 trillion | $17.9 trillion | |
| PPP-Adjusted GDP(USD trillion) | $27.9 trillion | — | — |
| Global Trade Exports(USD Trillions) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Share of Global GDP (2024)(Percent) | 31% | — | — |
| Venture Capital Investment(USD billion) | $189 billion | — | — |
| Total Gross Domestic Product(USD Billions) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate(Percent) | 4.2% | 5.0% | |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP)(percent) | 3.4% | — | — |
| Services Sector Share(% of GDP) | 80% | — | — |
| Gini Coefficient (Inequality)(0-1 scale) | 0.41 | — | — |
| National Debt as % of GDP(percent) | 123% | — | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth (2015-2024)(Percent) | 2.1% | — | — |
| Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Annual GDP Growth Rate(%) | 2.5% | — | — |
| Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(0-1 scale) | 0.41 | — | — |
| Statutory Minimum Wage(USD/hour) | $7.25 | — | — |
| Labor Productivity(USD/hour) | $68.40 | — | — |
| Manufacturing as % of GDP(%) | 11.8% | — | — |
| Venture Capital Investment(USD billion) | $119 billion | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow(USD billions) | $285B | — | — |
| Annual Merchandise Exports(USD trillion) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Annual GDP Growth Rate (2020-2026 Average)(percent) | 2.4% | — | — |
| Fortune 500 Tech Companies(companies) | 195 companies | 88 companies | |
| Median Age(years) | 38 years | — | — |
| Tech Patent Filings (Annual)(Count) | 285,000 | — | — |
| EV Production Market Share(% of Global) | 18% | — | — |
| Research & Development Spending(percent of GDP) | 3.5% | — | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth Rate(% per year) | 2.1% | — | — |
| Household Savings Rate(percent of disposable income) | 3.4% | — | — |
| Patent Filings(millions (2023)) | 0.84 million | — | — |
| Share of Global Trade(%) | 13.3% | — | — |
| National Debt to GDP Ratio(Percent) | 129% | 280% | |
| R&D Investment(billion USD annually) | $840 billion | — | — |
| Public Debt to GDP Ratio(Percentage) | 123% | — | — |
| Tech Sector as % of GDP(%) | 8.2% | — | — |
| Annual GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | 2.5% | — | — |
| Global GDP Share (2024)(Percent (%)) | 26.4% | — | — |
| National Debt as Percentage of GDP(%) | 123% | 77% | |
| Per Capita GDP (2024)(USD) | $83,250 | — | — |
| Total Exports (2024)(USD trillions) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)(USD billion) | $285 billion | — | — |
| Total Trade Volume(USD Trillions) | $7.2 trillion | — | — |
| PPP GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)(USD Trillions) | $28.2T | — | — |
| Manufacturing Output as % of GDP(%) | 11.4% | — | — |
| R&D Spending as % of GDP(%) | 3.45% | — | — |
| Tech Sector Valuation(USD Trillions) | $12.4 trillion | — | — |
| Sovereign Debt to GDP(%) | 123% | — | — |
| Nominal GDP 2025(USD trillions) | $28.7 trillion | — | — |
| GDP Purchasing Power Parity 2025(USD trillions) | $28.7 trillion | — | — |
| Share of Global Manufacturing(%) | 16% | — | — |
| Annual Exports 2024(USD trillions) | $2.1 trillion | — | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows 2024(USD billions) | $285 billion | — | — |
| Population 2025(billions) | 0.34 billion | — | — |
| Corporate Income Tax Rate(%) | 21% | — | — |
| Manufacturing Output Growth(percent annual) | 1.8% | — | — |
| Global Trade Export Share(% of global) | 8.1% | — | — |
| Total Nominal GDP(USD trillions) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| R&D Investment % of GDP(%) | 3.5% | — | — |
| Government Debt % of GDP(%) | 127% | — | — |
| Technology Sector Market Capitalization(trillion USD) | $12.4 trillion | — | — |
| Currency Reserve Share(% of global reserves) | 58% | — | — |
| Daily Trading Volume(USD Billions) | $350 billion | — | — |
| Average P/E Ratio(price-to-earnings multiple) | 21x (S&P 500) | — | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate(%) | 2.8% | 5.0% | |
| Global Trade Share(%) | 12% of global exports | — | — |
| Total GDP (2024)(trillion USD) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| GDP per Capita (2024)(USD) | $82,100 | $12,720 | |
| Technology Sector Output (2024)(USD billion) | $2,100 billion | — | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Output (2024)(USD billion) | $2,300 billion | — | — |
| Global Trade Volume Share(percent of world trade) | 12.1% | — | — |
| Income Inequality (Gini Top 10% Share)(percent of total income) | 48% | — | — |
| Total GDP (Nominal)(USD trillions) | $28.2T | $17.9 trillion | |
| GDP Per Capita(USD) | $86,000 | $12,720 | |
| Patent Filings (2025)(thousands per year) | 289,000 | — | — |
| Total GDP (2026)(trillion USD) | $28.7 trillion | — | — |
| Annual GDP Growth Rate(%) | 2.1% | 5.0% | |
| National Debt(trillion USD) | $33.7 trillion | — | — |
| EV Production Share(%) | 18% | 70% | |
| Gross Domestic Product(USD Trillions) | $28.8 trillion | — | — |
| Inflation Rate(Percent) | 2.4% | — | — |
| Global Financial Center Rank(Ranking Position) | #1 (New York) | — | — |
| Nominal GDP 2024(trillion USD) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| PPP-Adjusted GDP 2024(trillion USD) | $27.7 trillion | — | — |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves(trillion USD) | $0.13 trillion | $3.3 trillion | |
| Federal/National Debt as % of GDP(percent) | 123% | — | — |
| GDP Per Capita (Nominal)(USD) | $82,100 | — | — |
| Annual GDP Growth Rate 2024(percent) | 2.5% | — | — |
| Manufacturing as % of Global Total(percent) | 16% | — | — |
| Nominal GDP(USD trillions) | $27.4 trillion | — | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate(%) | 2.8% | — | — |
| Inflation Rate(%) | 2.9% | — | — |
| Total Population(millions) | 339 million | — | — |
| Labor Productivity Growth(% annually) | 1.4% | — | — |
| Trade Openness Index(score 0-100) | 72.8 | — | — |
| Defense Expenditure (2024)(EUR Billion) | $296.5 billion | $296.5 billion | |
| Solar Panel Production Share(percent) | 80%+ | 80%+ | |
| Government Expenditure (2024)(USD Billion) | $6,177 billion | $6,177 billion | |
| GDP Growth Rate (2025-2026)(percent) | 4.6-4.8% | 4.6-4.8% | |
| Government Education Spending Per Capita(EUR) | €467 | €467 | |
| GDP Per Capita (2025)(USD) | $12,720 | $12,720 | |
| Merchandise Exports (2024)(USD trillion) | $3.58 trillion | $3.58 trillion | |
| Population Median Age(Years) | 38.4 years | 38.4 years |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
China's Economy leads
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4China's EconomyUnited States Economy
Attribute
China's Economy
- $27.4 trillion(winner)Nominal GDP (2024)$17.9 trillion
- 2.5%GDP Growth Rate (2024)5.3%(winner)
- $81,695(winner)Per Capita GDP$12,908
- 16%Global Manufacturing Share28%(winner)
- $130 billionForeign Exchange Reserves$3.2 trillion(winner)
- 4.1%(winner)Unemployment Rate (2024)5.2%
- 714,000Patent Filings (Annual)1,224,000(winner)
- Nominal GDP (2024)
United States Economy
$27.4 trillion(winner)
China's Economy
$17.9 trillion
- GDP Growth Rate (2024)
United States Economy
2.5%
China's Economy
5.3%(winner)
- Per Capita GDP
United States Economy
$81,695(winner)
China's Economy
$12,908
- Global Manufacturing Share
United States Economy
16%
China's Economy
28%(winner)
- Foreign Exchange Reserves
United States Economy
$130 billion
China's Economy
$3.2 trillion(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | United States Economy | China's Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nominal GDP 2026(USD Trillion) | $30.0-30.5 trillion | ~$31.7 trillion(winner) |
| Total Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillion) | $28.0 trillion | — |
| Nominal GDP (2025)(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion(winner) | $17.8 trillion |
| Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillions) | $27.4T | — |
| Total GDP 2024(USD Trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — |
Show 12 more attributesNominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion) $27.4 trillion — GDP by Purchasing Power Parity(trillion USD) $28.0 trillion — Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillions) $28.7 trillion — Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillion) $27.4 trillion $17.9 trillion PPP GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)(USD Trillions) $28.2T — Nominal GDP 2025(USD trillions) $28.7 trillion — GDP Purchasing Power Parity 2025(USD trillions) $28.7 trillion — Total GDP (2026)(trillion USD) $28.7 trillion — Gross Domestic Product(USD Trillions) $28.8 trillion — Nominal GDP 2024(trillion USD) $27.4 trillion — PPP-Adjusted GDP 2024(trillion USD) $27.7 trillion — Nominal GDP(USD trillions) $27.4 trillion — | ||
| Global EV Production Share(%) | 17% | 70%(winner) |
| Global Battery (LFP) Production(%) | ~6% | 94%(winner) |
| Global Manufacturing Output(%) | ~16% | 35%(winner) |
| Unemployment Rate 2026 (Projected)(%) | ~3.8-4.0%(winner) | ~4.1% |
| Unemployment Rate Projection(%) | ~4.0% | — |
| Unemployment Rate Forecast 2026(percent) | ~4.0% | — |
| Unemployment Rate (2025)(Percent) | 4.2% | 4.1%(winner) |
| Unemployment Rate (2024)(Percent) | 4.1% | — |
Show 6 more attributesUnemployment Rate(%) 4.1% — Unemployment Rate 2024(Percent) 4.1% — Minimum Wage (Federal/Average)(USD per hour) $7.25 — Labor Force Participation Rate(percentage) 63.0% — Unemployment Rate(Percent) 4.2% 5.0% Statutory Minimum Wage(USD/hour) $7.25 — | ||
| Advanced Semiconductor Market Leadership(Qualitative) | Dominant (Intel, TSMC partnership, Samsung); controls cutting-edge nodes | Limited by US export controls; dependent on SMIC/HiSilicon |
| AI Chip Technology Leadership(competitive ranking) | Global leader in design and manufacturing | — |
| Semiconductor & Chip Design Leadership(Qualitative) | Global market leader | Limited by US export controls |
| AI Adoption Growth Contribution(percentage points) | 0.4-0.6% | — |
| Tech Sector Market Cap(USD trillions) | $12.4 trillion | — |
Show 1 more attributeSemiconductor Design Leadership(Market Position) Constrained by US export controls — | ||
| Global EV Market Share(%) | 20-25% | — |
| Tariff Impact on GDP (2026 risk)(percentage points reduction) | Moderate exposure | — |
| Projected GDP Growth Rate 2026(percent) | 2.2% | — |
| GDP Growth Rate (YoY)(Percentage) | ~2.8% | — |
| Annual Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent) | 2.8% | — |
| GDP Growth Rate(percent annually) | 2.5% | 5.0%(winner) |
| GDP Growth Rate (2024)(%) | 2.5% | 5.0%(winner) |
Show 5 more attributesAverage Annual GDP Growth (2015-2024)(Percent) 2.1% — Annual GDP Growth Rate(%) 2.5% — Annual GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent) 2.5% — Real GDP Growth Rate(%) 2.8% 5.0% Annual GDP Growth Rate(%) 2.1% 5.0% | ||
| Government Defense Expenditure(USD Billions) | $925.8 billion | — |
| Government Defense Expenditure 2024(billion USD) | $925.8 billion | — |
| Defence Expenditure (2024)(billion USD) | €925.8 billion | — |
| Total Government Expenditure 2024(USD Billion) | $10,266.8 | — |
| Government Defense Expenditure (2024)(billion €) | €925.8 billion | — |
Show 1 more attributeGovernment Expenditure(USD Million) €10,217,935.3 million — | ||
| Government Health Expenditure(USD Million) | $4.18 trillion (2024)(winner) | $620 billion (2023) |
| Tariff Impact Risk on GDP(Percentage Points) | 0.3-0.5% | — |
| Potential Tariff Impact on GDP(USD billion) | Minimal (exporter advantage) | — |
| Total GDP 2026(USD Trillions) | 30.0+(winner) | ~27-28 trillion |
| GDP Per Capita 2026(USD) | $94,430 | — |
| GDP Per Capita (Nominal, 2026)(USD) | $85,000 | — |
| Nominal GDP 2026(USD trillion) | $28.7 trillion(winner) | $17-18 trillion |
| Nominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillions) | $28.7 trillion(winner) | $17.9 trillion |
| Government Health Expenditure 2024(billion USD) | $4,175 billion | — |
| Education Expenditure Per Capita 2023(USD) | $4,481 | — |
| Education Expenditure Per Capita(USD) | $3,981 | — |
| Government Education Spending Per Capita(EUR) | €467 | — |
| Solar Panel Manufacturing(% of global) | 6% | — |
| Semiconductor Technology Tier(nanometers) | Leading edge (3nm and below) | — |
| Tariff Impact Risk 2026(% GDP reduction) | Minimal negative impact | — |
| Global Solar Panel Production(%) | ~10% | 80%+ of global output(winner) |
| Solar Panel Production(% of global) | 8-10% | 80%+(winner) |
| Semiconductor Technology Leadership(index (0-100)) | Leading in design and manufacturing | — |
| EV Production Share(%) | 18% | 70%(winner) |
| GDP Growth Rate (2026)(%) | 2.0-2.5% | — |
| Expected GDP Growth Rate 2026(%) | 2.0-2.5% | 4.5-5.0%(winner) |
| GDP Growth Rate (2026 Target)(%) | 2.0-2.5% | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate 2026(Percent) | 2.2% | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth (2019-2024)(percent) | 2.4% | — |
Show 3 more attributesAnnual GDP Growth Rate (2020-2026 Average)(percent) 2.4% — Annual GDP Growth Rate 2024(percent) 2.5% — Real GDP Growth Rate(%) 2.8% — | ||
| Global EV Production Market Share(%) | 25-30% of global EVs | 70% of global EVs(winner) |
| Annual Infrastructure Investment(USD billion) | $310 billion | — |
| 2026 GDP Growth Target(percent) | 2.0-2.5% | — |
| GDP Growth Rate 2026(%) | 2.0-2.4% | 4.6-4.8%(winner) |
| Quarterly GDP Growth (Q1 2026)(% (q/q, SAAR)) | 2.0% | — |
| Annual Real GDP Growth Rate(Percent) | 2.5% | 5.4% (2024 estimate)(winner) |
| Health Expenditure (Government)(million USD) | $4,175,432 million (2024) | — |
| Healthcare Spending % of GDP(percent) | 16.9% | — |
| Defense Expenditure(Million Euros) | €925,796.8 million | — |
| Defense Expenditure 2024(USD Billion) | $925.8 | €296.5 billion |
| Defence Expenditure(USD billions) | $925.8 billion | — |
| Defense Expenditure (2024)(EUR Billion) | $296.5 billion | — |
| Per Capita GDP 2026(USD) | $89,000 | — |
| GDP per Capita (estimated 2026)(USD) | $96,500+ | — |
| GDP Per Capita (2024)(USD) | $82,000 | — |
| Per Capita GDP (PPP)(USD) | $80,412(winner) | $23,482 |
| GDP Per Capita (PPP)(USD) | $76,398 | — |
Show 2 more attributesGDP per Capita (2024)(USD) $82,100 $12,720 GDP Per Capita (Nominal)(USD) $82,100 — | ||
| Tariff Vulnerability Impact(USD Billions) | Lower exposure | $400-800B potential loss |
| Potential Tariff Impact (2026-2027)(billion USD annual reduction) | $50-150B | — |
| Battery Production (LFP)(Percent (%)) | ~6% of global | 94% of global(winner) |
| Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production(%) | ~15% | 94%(winner) |
| LFP Battery Production Share(%) | 6% | — |
| Tariff Impact Risk to GDP(percentage points) | Minimal | — |
| Per Capita GDP (Nominal)(USD) | $89,000+ | — |
| Global Solar Panel Production Share(%) | 9% | — |
| Potential Tariff Impact on GDP Growth(percentage points) | 0.2-0.4pp | — |
| AI Adoption Boost to Growth(Percentage Points) | 0.3-0.5% (from AI investment) | — |
| Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production Share(%) | 4% | — |
| EV Production (Global Share)(%) | 15% | — |
| Solar Panel Production (Global Share)(%) | 12% | — |
| PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026(USD trillion) | $31.5 trillion | $45.78 trillion(winner) |
| PPP-Adjusted GDP(USD trillion) | $27.9 trillion | — |
| Projected Annual GDP Growth Rate(percent) | 2.1% | — |
| Global Economic Ranking 2026(rank) | 1st | — |
| Global Economic Ranking(Rank) | 1st | — |
| Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%) | 126% | 77%(winner) |
| Government Debt as % of GDP(percent) | 122.27% | — |
| Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%) | 123% | — |
| Total Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP) | 129%(winner) | 282% |
| Government Debt-to-GDP(Percent) | 123% | 77.8%(winner) |
Show 10 more attributesDebt-to-GDP Ratio(%) 123% — Public Debt as Percentage of GDP(%) 123% — National Debt as % of GDP(percent) 123% — National Debt to GDP Ratio(Percent) 129% 280% Public Debt to GDP Ratio(Percentage) 123% — National Debt as Percentage of GDP(%) 123% 77% Sovereign Debt to GDP(%) 123% — Government Debt % of GDP(%) 127% — National Debt(trillion USD) $33.7 trillion — Federal/National Debt as % of GDP(percent) 123% — | ||
| Population(millions) | 335 million(winner) | 1,426 million |
| Population (2024)(millions) | 336 million | — |
| Median Population Age(Years) | 38.5 years(winner) | 38.6 years |
| Median Population Age(Years) | 38.9 years | — |
| Population(millions) | 339 million | — |
Show 3 more attributesTotal Population(millions) 335 million — Median Age(years) 38 years — Population Median Age(Years) 38.4 years — | ||
| Annual R&D Investment(billions USD) | $809 billion | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Annual Inflow(USD Billions) | $285 billion | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment(Billion USD) | $285 billion annually(winner) | $163.5 billion |
| Venture Capital Investment(USD billion) | $189 billion | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows 2024(USD billions) | $285 billion | — |
| Primary Tech Focus Area | AI, semiconductors, cloud, fintech | — |
| Average EV Cost (Entry Model)(USD (converted)) | $35,000-45,000 | — |
| GDP Gap vs Competitor(USD Trillions) | $11.1 trillion ahead | — |
| Q1 2026 GDP Growth Rate(Percent Year-over-Year) | Data not available | — |
| GDP Growth Rate (2025-2026)(percent) | 4.6-4.8% | — |
| Q1 2026 Industrial Output Growth(Percent Year-over-Year) | Data not available | — |
| GDP as Percentage of Global Economy(Percent) | ~25-26% of global GDP | — |
| Q1 2026 Inflation Rate(Percent) | Data not available | — |
| Inflation Rate (2025)(%) | 2.9% | — |
| Inflation Rate (2024)(%) | 2.6% | — |
| Inflation Rate(Percent) | 2.4% | — |
| Inflation Rate(%) | 2.9% | — |
| Global Economic Rank 2026(rank) | 1st | — |
| World GDP Share(percent) | 32.4% | — |
| Global GDP Share (2024)(Percent (%)) | 26.4% | — |
| Projected Global Rank 2031(rank) | 1st (maintained) | — |
| Expected Consumption Growth 2026(%) | ~1.8% | — |
| Share of Global GDP 2026(percent) | 26.2% | — |
| Goldman Sachs Growth Forecast 2026(%) | Not specified | — |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP)(USD Trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Gross Domestic Product (2024)(trillion USD) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | 2.8% | 5.2%(winner) |
| Manufacturing Output (Global Share)(percent) | 16% | 28%(winner) |
| Unemployment Rate (2024)(percent) | 4.1%(winner) | 5.1% |
Show 4 more attributesNominal GDP(USD trillions) $27.4 trillion $17.8 trillion Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(index 0-100) 0.41 — Per Capita Income(USD) $76,398 — Total GDP(USD trillion) $27.4 trillion $17.9 trillion | ||
| Fragile States Index(score) | 44.5 | — |
| Exchange Rate vs Euro(EUR conversion) | 1 EUR = 1.1797 USD | — |
| GDP Advantage Over Rival(USD Trillion) | $11.53 trillion lead | — |
| Total Annual GDP(USD trillions) | $27.23 trillion | — |
| Purchasing Power Parity GDP(trillion USD) | $28.2 trillion | — |
| Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Total GDP (2024)(trillion USD) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Total GDP (Nominal)(USD trillions) | $28.2T(winner) | $17.9 trillion |
| Government Expenditure as % of GDP(percent) | 37.74% | — |
| Government Expenditure (2024)(USD Billion) | $6,177 billion | — |
| Projected Economic Growth 2026(percent) | 3.5% | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Contribution(% of GDP) | 11.8% | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Share(%) | 16% | — |
| Service Sector Share(% of GDP) | 80.1% | — |
| Manufacturing Share of GDP(Percent) | 11.5% | — |
| Manufacturing as Percentage of GDP(Percent (%)) | 11.8% | 28.2% |
Show 7 more attributesManufacturing as % of GDP(Percent) 11.2% 27% Manufacturing Sector(percent of GDP) 12% — Technology Sector(percent of GDP) 12% — Services Sector Share of GDP(Percent) 80% — Services Sector Share(% of GDP) 80% — Manufacturing as % of GDP(%) 11.8% — Manufacturing Output as % of GDP(%) 11.4% — | ||
| Share of Global GDP(Percent) | 25.5% | — |
| Annual Automotive Exports(USD billion) | $156 billion | — |
| Global Fortune 500 Companies(count) | 167 companies | — |
| Exports as % of GDP(Percentage) | 11.2% | — |
| Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent Annual) | 2.1% | — |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves(USD Trillions) | $0.13T | — |
| Foreign Currency Reserves(trillion USD) | $130 billion | $3.2 trillion(winner) |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves(trillion USD) | $0.13 trillion | $3.3 trillion(winner) |
| Global Manufacturing Share(Percent of Global) | 12% | — |
| Manufacturing Share of Global Output(percent) | 12.8% | — |
| Global Manufacturing Output Share(%) | 16.5% | 28%(winner) |
| Share of Global Manufacturing Output(Percent) | 16% | — |
| Share of Global Manufacturing(%) | 16% | — |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD Trillions) | $15.2T (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Broadcom) | — |
| Total Exports(USD trillions) | $2.1 trillion | — |
| Total Merchandise Trade Volume(USD trillion) | $2.4 trillion | $4.3 trillion(winner) |
| Total Annual Exports(USD trillion) | $2.1 trillion | — |
| Trade Balance (Annual)(USD Billion) | $-$73 billion | — |
| Global Export Share(% of global exports) | 8.2% | — |
Show 7 more attributesAnnual Trade Balance(USD billions) -$773 billion (deficit) — Total Trade Volume (2024)(USD Trillions) $7.1 trillion — Global Trade Exports(USD Trillions) $2.1 trillion — Share of Global Trade(%) 13.3% — Total Exports (2024)(USD trillions) $2.1 trillion — Annual Exports 2024(USD trillions) $2.1 trillion — Merchandise Exports (2024)(USD trillion) $3.58 trillion — | ||
| GDP Per Capita 2024(USD) | $82,000 | — |
| Per Capita GDP(USD) | $87,000(winner) | $12,556 |
| GDP Per Capita(USD) | $86,000(winner) | $12,720 |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows(USD Billions) | $285 billion (2023)(winner) | $163 billion (2023) |
| GDP Per Capita(USD) | $81,500 | — |
| Average Annual Wage(USD) | $62,400 | — |
| Global Venture Capital Share(%) | 65% | — |
| R&D Spending(% of GDP) | 3.5%(winner) | 2.1% |
| Annual R&D Spending(USD Billion) | $809 billion | — |
| Annual Exports(trillion USD) | $2.1 trillion | — |
| GDP Growth Rate (2025)(% annual) | 2.1% | 5.2%(winner) |
| E-commerce as % of Retail(percentage) | 16.3% | 42.8%(winner) |
| Tech Sector Valuation(USD Trillions) | $12.4 trillion | — |
| Technology Sector Market Cap(USD trillions) | $12.8 trillion(winner) | $4.2 trillion |
| Renewable Energy Share(%) | 21% of electricity | — |
| Fortune 500 Companies(count) | 144 companies(winner) | 142 companies |
| Foreign Direct Investment (Annual)(USD Billion) | $346 billion | — |
| Projected GDP in 2030(USD trillion) | $31.2 trillion | — |
| Projected GDP 2030(USD trillion) | $32 trillion | — |
| Global Manufacturing Share(%) | 16% | 28%(winner) |
| Global Manufacturing Share (2024)(percent) | 16% | — |
| Trade Surplus/Deficit(USD Billions) | -$73 billion deficit | $631.8 billion surplus(winner) |
| Total Merchandise Exports(USD billion) | $2.3T(winner) | $2.1T |
| GDP Growth Rate 2023(Percent Annual) | 2.5% | — |
| Annual Growth Rate(Percent) | 2.5% | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth Rate(% per year) | 2.1% | — |
| Defense Spending(USD billion) | $820 billion | $230 billion(winner) |
| Annual Patent Filings(Count) | 615,000 | 1,224,000(winner) |
| GDP at Purchasing Power Parity(USD trillion) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Trade Balance (2024)(USD Billions) | -$73.1 billion | +$632 billion surplus(winner) |
| Trade Balance(USD billions) | -$773 billion | +$352 billion surplus(winner) |
| Global Trade Export Share(% of global) | 8.1% | — |
| Global Trade Share(%) | 12% of global exports | — |
| Global Trade Volume Share(percent of world trade) | 12.1% | — |
Show 1 more attributeTrade Openness Index(score 0-100) 72.8 — | ||
| Working-Age Population Growth Rate(% Annual Change) | +0.4% (growing)(winner) | -1.6% (declining) |
| Manufacturing Output(USD trillion) | 11% | 28%(winner) |
| Average Annual Wage(USD) | $63,400(winner) | $11,000 |
| Patent Filings (Annual)(millions) | 0.38 million | 1.67 million(winner) |
| Patent Filings in Technology(Annual count) | 398,144 | — |
| Patent Filings Annually (2023)(thousand filings) | 615,000 | — |
| Patent Filings (2024)(thousands filed) | 415,000 | — |
| R&D Spending (% of GDP)(percent) | 3.4% | — |
Show 8 more attributesVenture Capital Investment(USD billion) $119 billion — Tech Patent Filings (Annual)(Count) 285,000 — Research & Development Spending(percent of GDP) 3.5% — Patent Filings(millions (2023)) 0.84 million — R&D Investment(billion USD annually) $840 billion — R&D Spending as % of GDP(%) 3.45% — R&D Investment % of GDP(%) 3.5% — Patent Filings (2025)(thousands per year) 289,000 — | ||
| Corporate Tax Rate(percent) | 21% | — |
| Corporate Income Tax Rate(%) | 21% | — |
| Public Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(percent) | 8.7% | — |
| Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(%) | 17.3% | — |
| EV Market Penetration (Domestic)(%) | 9.8% | — |
| Stock Market Capitalization (2024)(USD trillions) | $42.8 trillion | — |
| Stock Market Capitalization(USD Trillions) | $41.2 trillion(winner) | $14.2 trillion |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (2024)(USD Billions) | $285B(winner) | $163 billion |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization (Top 7 Companies)(USD Trillion) | $14.2 trillion | — |
| Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD trillion) | $12.5 trillion | — |
| Average Annual GDP Growth Rate (2010-2023)(%) | 2.4% | — |
| Global Economic Share(%) | 26% of world GDP | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2023)(USD Billion) | $285 billion(winner) | $189 billion |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow(USD billions) | $285B | — |
| Working Age Population(million people) | 170 million workers | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment (2025)(USD Billions) | $285 billion | — |
| Average Annual Wage (Tech Sector)(USD) | $120,000 | — |
| Renewable Energy Capacity(GW) | 680 GW | — |
| Renewable Energy Generation(% of electricity) | 21.6% | — |
| Federal Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP) | 123% | — |
| Manufacturing Output Share(% of Global) | 16% | 27.3%(winner) |
| Manufacturing as % of Global Total(percent) | 16% | — |
| Global GDP Share(%) | 26% | — |
| Share of Global GDP (2024)(Percent) | 31% | — |
| Total Gross Domestic Product(USD Billions) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Gini Coefficient (Inequality)(0-1 scale) | 0.41 | — |
| Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(0-1 scale) | 0.41 | — |
| Labor Productivity(USD/hour) | $68.40 | — |
| Annual Merchandise Exports(USD trillion) | $2.1 trillion | — |
| Fortune 500 Tech Companies(companies) | 195 companies(winner) | 88 companies |
| EV Production Market Share(% of Global) | 18% | — |
| Household Savings Rate(percent of disposable income) | 3.4% | — |
| Tech Sector as % of GDP(%) | 8.2% | — |
| Per Capita GDP (2024)(USD) | $83,250 | — |
| Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)(USD billion) | $285 billion | — |
| Total Trade Volume(USD Trillions) | $7.2 trillion | — |
| Population 2025(billions) | 0.34 billion | — |
| Manufacturing Output Growth(percent annual) | 1.8% | — |
| Total Nominal GDP(USD trillions) | $27.4 trillion | — |
| Technology Sector Market Capitalization(trillion USD) | $12.4 trillion | — |
| Currency Reserve Share(% of global reserves) | 58% | — |
| Daily Trading Volume(USD Billions) | $350 billion | — |
| Average P/E Ratio(price-to-earnings multiple) | 21x (S&P 500) | — |
| Technology Sector Output (2024)(USD billion) | $2,100 billion | — |
| Manufacturing Sector Output (2024)(USD billion) | $2,300 billion | — |
| Income Inequality (Gini Top 10% Share)(percent of total income) | 48% | — |
| Global Financial Center Rank(Ranking Position) | #1 (New York) | — |
| Total Population(millions) | 339 million | — |
| Labor Productivity Growth(% annually) | 1.4% | — |
| Solar Panel Production Share(percent) | 80%+ | — |
| GDP Per Capita (2025)(USD) | $12,720 | — |
United States EconomyCChina's Economy
Total Nominal GDP 2026(USD Trillion)
$30.0-30.5 trillion
~$31.7 trillion
Total Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillion)
$28.0 trillion
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Nominal GDP (2025)(USD trillion)
$27.4 trillion
$17.8 trillion
Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillions)
$27.4T
—
Total GDP 2024(USD Trillion)
$27.4 trillion
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Nominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion)
$27.4 trillion
—
GDP by Purchasing Power Parity(trillion USD)
$28.0 trillion
—
Nominal GDP (2026)(USD Trillions)
$28.7 trillion
—
Nominal GDP (2024)(USD Trillion)
$27.4 trillion
$17.9 trillion
PPP GDP (Purchasing Power Parity)(USD Trillions)
$28.2T
—
Nominal GDP 2025(USD trillions)
$28.7 trillion
—
GDP Purchasing Power Parity 2025(USD trillions)
$28.7 trillion
—
Total GDP (2026)(trillion USD)
$28.7 trillion
—
Gross Domestic Product(USD Trillions)
$28.8 trillion
—
Nominal GDP 2024(trillion USD)
$27.4 trillion
—
PPP-Adjusted GDP 2024(trillion USD)
$27.7 trillion
—
Nominal GDP(USD trillions)
$27.4 trillion
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Global EV Production Share(%)
17%
70%
Global Battery (LFP) Production(%)
~6%
94%
Global Manufacturing Output(%)
~16%
35%
Unemployment Rate 2026 (Projected)(%)
~3.8-4.0%
~4.1%
Unemployment Rate Projection(%)
~4.0%
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Unemployment Rate Forecast 2026(percent)
~4.0%
—
Unemployment Rate (2025)(Percent)
4.2%
4.1%
Unemployment Rate (2024)(Percent)
4.1%
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Unemployment Rate(%)
4.1%
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Unemployment Rate 2024(Percent)
4.1%
—
Minimum Wage (Federal/Average)(USD per hour)
$7.25
—
Labor Force Participation Rate(percentage)
63.0%
—
Unemployment Rate(Percent)
4.2%
5.0%
Statutory Minimum Wage(USD/hour)
$7.25
—
Advanced Semiconductor Market Leadership(Qualitative)
Dominant (Intel, TSMC partnership, Samsung); controls cutting-edge nodes
Limited by US export controls; dependent on SMIC/HiSilicon
AI Chip Technology Leadership(competitive ranking)
Global leader in design and manufacturing
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Semiconductor & Chip Design Leadership(Qualitative)
Global market leader
Limited by US export controls
AI Adoption Growth Contribution(percentage points)
0.4-0.6%
—
Tech Sector Market Cap(USD trillions)
$12.4 trillion
—
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Semiconductor Design Leadership(Market Position)
Constrained by US export controls
—
Global EV Market Share(%)
20-25%
—
Tariff Impact on GDP (2026 risk)(percentage points reduction)
Moderate exposure
—
Projected GDP Growth Rate 2026(percent)
2.2%
—
GDP Growth Rate (YoY)(Percentage)
~2.8%
—
Annual Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent)
2.8%
—
GDP Growth Rate(percent annually)
2.5%
5.0%
GDP Growth Rate (2024)(%)
2.5%
5.0%
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Average Annual GDP Growth (2015-2024)(Percent)
2.1%
—
Annual GDP Growth Rate(%)
2.5%
—
Annual GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent)
2.5%
—
Real GDP Growth Rate(%)
2.8%
5.0%
Annual GDP Growth Rate(%)
2.1%
5.0%
Government Defense Expenditure(USD Billions)
$925.8 billion
—
Government Defense Expenditure 2024(billion USD)
$925.8 billion
—
Defence Expenditure (2024)(billion USD)
€925.8 billion
—
Total Government Expenditure 2024(USD Billion)
$10,266.8
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Government Defense Expenditure (2024)(billion €)
€925.8 billion
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Government Expenditure(USD Million)
€10,217,935.3 million
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Government Health Expenditure(USD Million)
$4.18 trillion (2024)
$620 billion (2023)
Tariff Impact Risk on GDP(Percentage Points)
0.3-0.5%
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Potential Tariff Impact on GDP(USD billion)
Minimal (exporter advantage)
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Total GDP 2026(USD Trillions)
30.0+
~27-28 trillion
GDP Per Capita 2026(USD)
$94,430
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GDP Per Capita (Nominal, 2026)(USD)
$85,000
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Nominal GDP 2026(USD trillion)
$28.7 trillion
$17-18 trillion
Nominal Gross Domestic Product(USD trillions)
$28.7 trillion
$17.9 trillion
Government Health Expenditure 2024(billion USD)
$4,175 billion
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Education Expenditure Per Capita 2023(USD)
$4,481
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Education Expenditure Per Capita(USD)
$3,981
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Government Education Spending Per Capita(EUR)
€467
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Solar Panel Manufacturing(% of global)
6%
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Semiconductor Technology Tier(nanometers)
Leading edge (3nm and below)
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Tariff Impact Risk 2026(% GDP reduction)
Minimal negative impact
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Global Solar Panel Production(%)
~10%
80%+ of global output
Solar Panel Production(% of global)
8-10%
80%+
Semiconductor Technology Leadership(index (0-100))
Leading in design and manufacturing
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EV Production Share(%)
18%
70%
GDP Growth Rate (2026)(%)
2.0-2.5%
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Expected GDP Growth Rate 2026(%)
2.0-2.5%
4.5-5.0%
GDP Growth Rate (2026 Target)(%)
2.0-2.5%
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Real GDP Growth Rate 2026(Percent)
2.2%
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Average Annual GDP Growth (2019-2024)(percent)
2.4%
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Annual GDP Growth Rate (2020-2026 Average)(percent)
2.4%
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Annual GDP Growth Rate 2024(percent)
2.5%
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Real GDP Growth Rate(%)
2.8%
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Global EV Production Market Share(%)
25-30% of global EVs
70% of global EVs
Annual Infrastructure Investment(USD billion)
$310 billion
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2026 GDP Growth Target(percent)
2.0-2.5%
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GDP Growth Rate 2026(%)
2.0-2.4%
4.6-4.8%
Quarterly GDP Growth (Q1 2026)(% (q/q, SAAR))
2.0%
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Annual Real GDP Growth Rate(Percent)
2.5%
5.4% (2024 estimate)
Health Expenditure (Government)(million USD)
$4,175,432 million (2024)
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Healthcare Spending % of GDP(percent)
16.9%
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Defense Expenditure(Million Euros)
€925,796.8 million
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Defense Expenditure 2024(USD Billion)
$925.8
€296.5 billion
Defence Expenditure(USD billions)
$925.8 billion
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Defense Expenditure (2024)(EUR Billion)
$296.5 billion
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Per Capita GDP 2026(USD)
$89,000
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GDP per Capita (estimated 2026)(USD)
$96,500+
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GDP Per Capita (2024)(USD)
$82,000
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Per Capita GDP (PPP)(USD)
$80,412
$23,482
GDP Per Capita (PPP)(USD)
$76,398
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GDP per Capita (2024)(USD)
$82,100
$12,720
GDP Per Capita (Nominal)(USD)
$82,100
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Tariff Vulnerability Impact(USD Billions)
Lower exposure
$400-800B potential loss
Potential Tariff Impact (2026-2027)(billion USD annual reduction)
$50-150B
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Battery Production (LFP)(Percent (%))
~6% of global
94% of global
Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production(%)
~15%
94%
LFP Battery Production Share(%)
6%
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Tariff Impact Risk to GDP(percentage points)
Minimal
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Per Capita GDP (Nominal)(USD)
$89,000+
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Global Solar Panel Production Share(%)
9%
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Potential Tariff Impact on GDP Growth(percentage points)
0.2-0.4pp
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AI Adoption Boost to Growth(Percentage Points)
0.3-0.5% (from AI investment)
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Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Production Share(%)
4%
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EV Production (Global Share)(%)
15%
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Solar Panel Production (Global Share)(%)
12%
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PPP-Adjusted GDP 2026(USD trillion)
$31.5 trillion
$45.78 trillion
PPP-Adjusted GDP(USD trillion)
$27.9 trillion
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Projected Annual GDP Growth Rate(percent)
2.1%
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Global Economic Ranking 2026(rank)
1st
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Global Economic Ranking(Rank)
1st
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Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%)
126%
77%
Government Debt as % of GDP(percent)
122.27%
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Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%)
123%
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Total Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP)
129%
282%
Government Debt-to-GDP(Percent)
123%
77.8%
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Debt-to-GDP Ratio(%)
123%
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Public Debt as Percentage of GDP(%)
123%
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National Debt as % of GDP(percent)
123%
—
National Debt to GDP Ratio(Percent)
129%
280%
Public Debt to GDP Ratio(Percentage)
123%
—
National Debt as Percentage of GDP(%)
123%
77%
Sovereign Debt to GDP(%)
123%
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Government Debt % of GDP(%)
127%
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National Debt(trillion USD)
$33.7 trillion
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Federal/National Debt as % of GDP(percent)
123%
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Population(millions)
335 million
1,426 million
Population (2024)(millions)
336 million
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Median Population Age(Years)
38.5 years
38.6 years
Median Population Age(Years)
38.9 years
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Population(millions)
339 million
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Total Population(millions)
335 million
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Median Age(years)
38 years
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Population Median Age(Years)
38.4 years
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Annual R&D Investment(billions USD)
$809 billion
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Foreign Direct Investment Annual Inflow(USD Billions)
$285 billion
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Foreign Direct Investment(Billion USD)
$285 billion annually
$163.5 billion
Venture Capital Investment(USD billion)
$189 billion
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Foreign Direct Investment Inflows 2024(USD billions)
$285 billion
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Primary Tech Focus Area
AI, semiconductors, cloud, fintech
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Average EV Cost (Entry Model)(USD (converted))
$35,000-45,000
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GDP Gap vs Competitor(USD Trillions)
$11.1 trillion ahead
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Q1 2026 GDP Growth Rate(Percent Year-over-Year)
Data not available
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GDP Growth Rate (2025-2026)(percent)
4.6-4.8%
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Q1 2026 Industrial Output Growth(Percent Year-over-Year)
Data not available
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GDP as Percentage of Global Economy(Percent)
~25-26% of global GDP
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Q1 2026 Inflation Rate(Percent)
Data not available
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Inflation Rate (2025)(%)
2.9%
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Inflation Rate (2024)(%)
2.6%
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Inflation Rate(Percent)
2.4%
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Inflation Rate(%)
2.9%
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Global Economic Rank 2026(rank)
1st
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World GDP Share(percent)
32.4%
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Global GDP Share (2024)(Percent (%))
26.4%
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Projected Global Rank 2031(rank)
1st (maintained)
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Expected Consumption Growth 2026(%)
~1.8%
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Share of Global GDP 2026(percent)
26.2%
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Goldman Sachs Growth Forecast 2026(%)
Not specified
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)(USD Trillion)
$27.4 trillion
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Gross Domestic Product (2024)(trillion USD)
$27.4 trillion
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Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(percent)
2.8%
5.2%
Manufacturing Output (Global Share)(percent)
16%
28%
Unemployment Rate (2024)(percent)
4.1%
5.1%
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Nominal GDP(USD trillions)
$27.4 trillion
$17.8 trillion
Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(index 0-100)
0.41
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Per Capita Income(USD)
$76,398
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Total GDP(USD trillion)
$27.4 trillion
$17.9 trillion
Fragile States Index(score)
44.5
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Exchange Rate vs Euro(EUR conversion)
1 EUR = 1.1797 USD
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GDP Advantage Over Rival(USD Trillion)
$11.53 trillion lead
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Total Annual GDP(USD trillions)
$27.23 trillion
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Purchasing Power Parity GDP(trillion USD)
$28.2 trillion
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Gross Domestic Product(USD trillion)
$27.4 trillion
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Total GDP (2024)(trillion USD)
$27.4 trillion
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Total GDP (Nominal)(USD trillions)
$28.2T
$17.9 trillion
Government Expenditure as % of GDP(percent)
37.74%
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Government Expenditure (2024)(USD Billion)
$6,177 billion
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Projected Economic Growth 2026(percent)
3.5%
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Manufacturing Sector Contribution(% of GDP)
11.8%
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Manufacturing Sector Share(%)
16%
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Service Sector Share(% of GDP)
80.1%
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Manufacturing Share of GDP(Percent)
11.5%
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Manufacturing as Percentage of GDP(Percent (%))
11.8%
28.2%
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Manufacturing as % of GDP(Percent)
11.2%
27%
Manufacturing Sector(percent of GDP)
12%
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Technology Sector(percent of GDP)
12%
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Services Sector Share of GDP(Percent)
80%
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Services Sector Share(% of GDP)
80%
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Manufacturing as % of GDP(%)
11.8%
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Manufacturing Output as % of GDP(%)
11.4%
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Share of Global GDP(Percent)
25.5%
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Annual Automotive Exports(USD billion)
$156 billion
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Global Fortune 500 Companies(count)
167 companies
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Exports as % of GDP(Percentage)
11.2%
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Real GDP Growth Rate (2024)(Percent Annual)
2.1%
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Foreign Exchange Reserves(USD Trillions)
$0.13T
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Foreign Currency Reserves(trillion USD)
$130 billion
$3.2 trillion
Foreign Exchange Reserves(trillion USD)
$0.13 trillion
$3.3 trillion
Global Manufacturing Share(Percent of Global)
12%
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Manufacturing Share of Global Output(percent)
12.8%
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Global Manufacturing Output Share(%)
16.5%
28%
Share of Global Manufacturing Output(Percent)
16%
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Share of Global Manufacturing(%)
16%
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Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD Trillions)
$15.2T (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Broadcom)
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Total Exports(USD trillions)
$2.1 trillion
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Total Merchandise Trade Volume(USD trillion)
$2.4 trillion
$4.3 trillion
Total Annual Exports(USD trillion)
$2.1 trillion
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Trade Balance (Annual)(USD Billion)
$-$73 billion
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Global Export Share(% of global exports)
8.2%
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Annual Trade Balance(USD billions)
-$773 billion (deficit)
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Total Trade Volume (2024)(USD Trillions)
$7.1 trillion
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Global Trade Exports(USD Trillions)
$2.1 trillion
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Share of Global Trade(%)
13.3%
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Total Exports (2024)(USD trillions)
$2.1 trillion
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Annual Exports 2024(USD trillions)
$2.1 trillion
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Merchandise Exports (2024)(USD trillion)
$3.58 trillion
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GDP Per Capita 2024(USD)
$82,000
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Per Capita GDP(USD)
$87,000
$12,556
GDP Per Capita(USD)
$86,000
$12,720
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows(USD Billions)
$285 billion (2023)
$163 billion (2023)
GDP Per Capita(USD)
$81,500
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Average Annual Wage(USD)
$62,400
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Global Venture Capital Share(%)
65%
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R&D Spending(% of GDP)
3.5%
2.1%
Annual R&D Spending(USD Billion)
$809 billion
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Annual Exports(trillion USD)
$2.1 trillion
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GDP Growth Rate (2025)(% annual)
2.1%
5.2%
E-commerce as % of Retail(percentage)
16.3%
42.8%
Tech Sector Valuation(USD Trillions)
$12.4 trillion
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Technology Sector Market Cap(USD trillions)
$12.8 trillion
$4.2 trillion
Renewable Energy Share(%)
21% of electricity
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Fortune 500 Companies(count)
144 companies
142 companies
Foreign Direct Investment (Annual)(USD Billion)
$346 billion
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Projected GDP in 2030(USD trillion)
$31.2 trillion
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Projected GDP 2030(USD trillion)
$32 trillion
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Global Manufacturing Share(%)
16%
28%
Global Manufacturing Share (2024)(percent)
16%
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Trade Surplus/Deficit(USD Billions)
-$73 billion deficit
$631.8 billion surplus
Total Merchandise Exports(USD billion)
$2.3T
$2.1T
GDP Growth Rate 2023(Percent Annual)
2.5%
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Annual Growth Rate(Percent)
2.5%
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Average Annual GDP Growth Rate(% per year)
2.1%
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Defense Spending(USD billion)
$820 billion
$230 billion
Annual Patent Filings(Count)
615,000
1,224,000
GDP at Purchasing Power Parity(USD trillion)
$27.4 trillion
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Trade Balance (2024)(USD Billions)
-$73.1 billion
+$632 billion surplus
Trade Balance(USD billions)
-$773 billion
+$352 billion surplus
Global Trade Export Share(% of global)
8.1%
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Global Trade Share(%)
12% of global exports
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Global Trade Volume Share(percent of world trade)
12.1%
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Trade Openness Index(score 0-100)
72.8
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Working-Age Population Growth Rate(% Annual Change)
+0.4% (growing)
-1.6% (declining)
Manufacturing Output(USD trillion)
11%
28%
Average Annual Wage(USD)
$63,400
$11,000
Patent Filings (Annual)(millions)
0.38 million
1.67 million
Patent Filings in Technology(Annual count)
398,144
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Patent Filings Annually (2023)(thousand filings)
615,000
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Patent Filings (2024)(thousands filed)
415,000
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R&D Spending (% of GDP)(percent)
3.4%
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Venture Capital Investment(USD billion)
$119 billion
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Tech Patent Filings (Annual)(Count)
285,000
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Research & Development Spending(percent of GDP)
3.5%
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Patent Filings(millions (2023))
0.84 million
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R&D Investment(billion USD annually)
$840 billion
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R&D Spending as % of GDP(%)
3.45%
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R&D Investment % of GDP(%)
3.5%
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Patent Filings (2025)(thousands per year)
289,000
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Corporate Tax Rate(percent)
21%
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Corporate Income Tax Rate(%)
21%
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Public Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(percent)
8.7%
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Healthcare Spending (% of GDP)(%)
17.3%
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EV Market Penetration (Domestic)(%)
9.8%
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Stock Market Capitalization (2024)(USD trillions)
$42.8 trillion
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Stock Market Capitalization(USD Trillions)
$41.2 trillion
$14.2 trillion
Foreign Direct Investment Inflows (2024)(USD Billions)
$285B
$163 billion
Tech Sector Market Capitalization (Top 7 Companies)(USD Trillion)
$14.2 trillion
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Tech Sector Market Capitalization(USD trillion)
$12.5 trillion
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Average Annual GDP Growth Rate (2010-2023)(%)
2.4%
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Global Economic Share(%)
26% of world GDP
—
Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2023)(USD Billion)
$285 billion
$189 billion
Foreign Direct Investment Inflow(USD billions)
$285B
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Working Age Population(million people)
170 million workers
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Foreign Direct Investment (2025)(USD Billions)
$285 billion
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Average Annual Wage (Tech Sector)(USD)
$120,000
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Renewable Energy Capacity(GW)
680 GW
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Renewable Energy Generation(% of electricity)
21.6%
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Federal Debt to GDP Ratio(% of GDP)
123%
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Manufacturing Output Share(% of Global)
16%
27.3%
Manufacturing as % of Global Total(percent)
16%
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Global GDP Share(%)
26%
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Share of Global GDP (2024)(Percent)
31%
—
Total Gross Domestic Product(USD Billions)
$27.4 trillion
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Gini Coefficient (Inequality)(0-1 scale)
0.41
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Gini Coefficient (Income Inequality)(0-1 scale)
0.41
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Labor Productivity(USD/hour)
$68.40
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Annual Merchandise Exports(USD trillion)
$2.1 trillion
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Fortune 500 Tech Companies(companies)
195 companies
88 companies
EV Production Market Share(% of Global)
18%
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Household Savings Rate(percent of disposable income)
3.4%
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Tech Sector as % of GDP(%)
8.2%
—
Per Capita GDP (2024)(USD)
$83,250
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Foreign Direct Investment Inflow (2024)(USD billion)
$285 billion
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Total Trade Volume(USD Trillions)
$7.2 trillion
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Population 2025(billions)
0.34 billion
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Manufacturing Output Growth(percent annual)
1.8%
—
Total Nominal GDP(USD trillions)
$27.4 trillion
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Technology Sector Market Capitalization(trillion USD)
$12.4 trillion
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Currency Reserve Share(% of global reserves)
58%
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Daily Trading Volume(USD Billions)
$350 billion
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Average P/E Ratio(price-to-earnings multiple)
21x (S&P 500)
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Technology Sector Output (2024)(USD billion)
$2,100 billion
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Manufacturing Sector Output (2024)(USD billion)
$2,300 billion
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Income Inequality (Gini Top 10% Share)(percent of total income)
48%
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Global Financial Center Rank(Ranking Position)
#1 (New York)
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Total Population(millions)
339 million
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Labor Productivity Growth(% annually)
1.4%
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Solar Panel Production Share(percent)
80%+
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GDP Per Capita (2025)(USD)
$12,720
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·6 cons across both
CE
United States Economy
+5-3
Pros
Largest nominal GDP at $27.4 trillion (2024)
Highest per capita GDP of $81,695 with strong purchasing power
Dominates global financial services, tech innovation (Apple, Microsoft, Google), and venture capital
Lower unemployment at 4.1% with flexible labor markets
World-leading stock market capitalization at $48 trillion
Cons
Slower GDP growth rate at 2.5% annually compared to emerging competitors
Lower national savings rate at 3.4% creates reliance on foreign capital
Significant trade deficit of $773 billion in 2024
CE
China's Economy
+5-3
Pros
Faster GDP growth at 5.3% with sustained expansion capacity
Manufactures 28% of global goods with unmatched supply chain integration
Holds $3.2 trillion in foreign exchange reserves (world's largest)
Files 1,224,000 patents annually (42% of global total), leading in 5G, renewables, and EV technology
Largest e-commerce market with 920 million online shoppers
Cons
Per capita GDP of only $12,908 reflects vast wealth inequality and developing-nation status
Higher unemployment at 5.2% with youth joblessness near 20% (2023-2024)
Aging population (270 million seniors by 2025) strains pension and healthcare systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. By nominal GDP, the US economy is significantly larger at $27.4 trillion (2024) compared to China's $17.9 trillion. However, by purchasing power parity (PPP) adjustments, China's economy ($32.4 trillion PPP) exceeds the US ($27.4 trillion nominal), which accounts for lower cost of living. Most global trade and investments use nominal GDP, so the US remains officially larger.
China's 5.3% growth (2024) vs US 2.5% reflects different economic stages: China is still an emerging economy with rural-to-urban migration, rising middle class, and manufacturing expansion, while the US is a mature economy with limited population growth (0.7% annually), higher wages, and slower expansion rates. Additionally, China's high savings rate (25%) funds domestic investment more easily than the US (3.4%).
The US economy is generally considered more stable due to strong property rights, independent courts, transparent financial regulations, and $48 trillion in stock market capitalization. China offers higher growth but carries political risks, capital controls (yuan convertibility limits), and regulatory uncertainty. Institutional investors typically allocate 60-80% to US markets for stability, 10-20% to China for growth.
China manufactures 28% of global goods, making it the world's factory, particularly in electronics (68% of semiconductors assembled), textiles (37% of clothing), and appliances. The US manufactures 16% globally but focuses on high-value sectors like aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and industrial machinery. China's advantage in low-cost, high-volume production is structural, while the US leads in specialized, advanced manufacturing.
China faces aging population demographics (270 million seniors by 2025 will reduce workforce), real estate sector fragility ($5 trillion in debt), and slowing productivity growth. The US faces rising federal debt ($34 trillion), healthcare cost inflation (18.3% of GDP), and widening wealth inequality. Both face AI-driven disruption to labor markets and climate transition costs.
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