Side-by-side comparisons of China's key statistics with other countries. Data-driven analysis of economic, technology, and social indicators.
80 comparison datasets
China's monthly import and export trade statistics from 2023 to 2026. Includes total trade, exports, imports, and trade balance in USD millions. Source from General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) official monthly Excel releases.
View comparison →Comparison of annual GDP growth rate between China and India from 2010 to 2025. China data from NBS; India calendar-year data from IMF.
View comparison →Primary aluminum production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global aluminum, powering manufacturing and construction.
View comparison →Motor vehicle production comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China produces 30%+ of global automobiles, becoming the world's largest auto manufacturer.
View comparison →Comparison of annual automobile exports (units in ten thousands)
View comparison →Cement production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global cement, fueling the world's largest infrastructure build-out.
View comparison →Annual CIPS statistics including transaction count, payment value in RMB and USD from 2015 to 2024. Shows the rapid growth of China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System from 48,000 to 1.75 million transactions. Free API access.
View comparison →Daily transaction count and payment value for China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), the RMB-based infrastructure for global cross-border RMB payments and clearing, updated each business day.
View comparison →Monthly total transaction count and payment value for China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). Calculated from daily averages multiplied by working days per month. Covers 2025-2026 with free API download in JSON and CSV formats.
View comparison →Historical trade data between China and Cuba (1990-2025). Shows steady growth despite US embargo, with China becoming Cuba's second-largest trading partner after Venezuela.
View comparison →China's crude oil imports from Iran and percentage of total imports
View comparison →Bilateral trade statistics between China and Japan, including export shares and import dependencies. Shows how China diversified exports globally while maintaining dominance in Japan's imports.
View comparison →Historical trade comparison between China and the two Koreas (1992-2025). Shows the dramatic difference in trade volume: South Korea is one of China's largest trading partners, while North Korea trade is minimal due to sanctions.
View comparison →China's shipbuilding new orders, orderbook and completed orders
View comparison →China total trade (imports + exports) with ASEAN, USA, and EU from 2015 to 2025. In 2025, ASEAN surpassed $1 trillion USD; China-US trade fell 18.7% due to tariffs.
View comparison →Historical comparison of China and USA trade with Brazil (2000-2025). Shows China's rapid rise to become Brazil's largest trading partner, overtaking the USA in 2009. Includes both exports and imports data.
View comparison →Container port throughput comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China handles 40%+ of global container traffic, dominating global shipping.
View comparison →E-commerce market size comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China accounts for 40%+ of global e-commerce.
View comparison →Mobile payment transaction value comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China processes 70%+ of global mobile payments.
View comparison →Crude steel production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global steel, dominating the industry.
View comparison →Comparison of bilateral trade volume between China and USA
View comparison →Annual vehicle production comparison between China, Japan, and Germany from 1978 to 2025. Shows China rise from 149K to 32.5M vehicles.
View comparison →China-Africa bilateral trade volume. Annual data from 2000 to 2025. Shows exports from China to Africa and imports from Africa to China.
View comparison →China vehicle exports to Europe, Asia, South America. Annual data from 2020 to 2025. Shows regional distribution of China automotive exports.
View comparison →China energy consumption breakdown by source: coal, oil, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, wind, solar. Shows transition from coal dominance to cleaner energy mix.
View comparison →Apple production comparison. China produces 50%+ of global apples.
View comparison →Cotton production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global cotton.
View comparison →Fish and seafood production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global aquaculture output.
View comparison →Pork production comparison. China produces 45%+ of global pork.
View comparison →Rice production comparison between China and the world from 1990-2024. China produces approximately 26% of global rice. Data sourced from FAO FAOSTAT official statistics.
View comparison →Vegetable production comparison. China produces 50%+ of global vegetables.
View comparison →Wheat production comparison. China produces 17%+ of global wheat.
View comparison →Coal consumption comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China consumes 50%+ of global coal, making it the world's largest coal consumer.
View comparison →Electricity generation comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China generates 30%+ of global electricity, powering the world's largest energy consumer.
View comparison →Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
View comparison →Nuclear power capacity comparison. China has 15%+ of global nuclear capacity.
View comparison →Solar PV installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global solar deployment with 36%+ of world capacity.
View comparison →Comparison of solar power installed capacity between China and USA
View comparison →Solar water heater capacity comparison. China has 70%+ of global capacity.
View comparison →Wind power installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global wind energy with 40%+ of world capacity.
View comparison →Comparison of wind power installed capacity between China and USA
View comparison →Carbon dioxide emissions comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China emits 30%+ of global CO2, making it the world's largest emitter.
View comparison →Bridge construction comparison. China builds 50%+ of global bridges.
View comparison →Highway network length comparison. China has 35%+ of world highways.
View comparison →Railway network length comparison. China has 15%+ of world railways.
View comparison →Air conditioner production comparison. China produces 80%+ of global AC units.
View comparison →Footwear production comparison. China produces 55%+ of global footwear.
View comparison →Furniture production comparison. China produces 40%+ of global furniture.
View comparison →Flat glass production comparison. China produces 55%+ of global glass.
View comparison →Paper and pulp production comparison. China produces 25%+ of global paper.
View comparison →Shipbuilding completions comparison. China builds 45%+ of global ships.
View comparison →Steel pipe production comparison. China produces 50%+ of global steel pipes.
View comparison →Textile production comparison. China produces 50%+ of global textiles.
View comparison →Toys production comparison. China produces 70%+ of global toys.
View comparison →Washing machine production comparison. China produces 45%+ of global units.
View comparison →Wind turbine manufacturing comparison. China produces 50%+ of global turbines.
View comparison →Comparison of total naval fleet displacement tonnage (million tons)
View comparison →Copper production comparison. China produces 35%+ of global copper.
View comparison →Graphite production comparison. China produces 65%+ of global graphite.
View comparison →Lithium refining capacity comparison. China processes 65%+ of global lithium.
View comparison →Rare earth elements production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 60%+ of global rare earths, critical for electronics and clean energy.
View comparison →Historical population comparison between China and India (1950-2025). Shows India overtaking China in 2023 to become the world's most populous nation. Data covers 75 years of demographic transition.
View comparison →Historical comparison of average adult height between China and the United States from 1960 to 2020. Shows China's rapid height growth narrowing the gap with the US.
View comparison →Crime rate comparison per 100,000 population in China, USA and Japan
View comparison →5G base station deployment comparison between China and the rest of the world (2019-2025). China operates 70%+ of global 5G infrastructure.
View comparison →AI research publications comparison. China publishes 28%+ of global AI papers.
View comparison →Comparison of autonomous vehicle testing mileage per year
View comparison →Lithium-ion battery production capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China produces 70%+ of global batteries for EVs and energy storage.
View comparison →Electric vehicle sales comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China dominates with 60%+ of global EV sales.
View comparison →Comparison of electric vehicle sales between China and USA
View comparison →High-speed rail network length comparison between China and the rest of the world (2008-2025). China now operates 70%+ of global high-speed rail, transforming transportation infrastructure.
View comparison →Internet user population comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China has 20%+ of global internet users.
View comparison →LED lighting production comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China manufactures 70%+ of global LED products.
View comparison →Patent applications comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China files 45%+ of global patents, leading in innovation.
View comparison →Comparison of R&D expenditure as percentage of GDP between China and the USA from 2010 to 2024. China data from NBS; USA data from NSF/OECD.
View comparison →Semiconductor manufacturing comparison. China produces 15%+ of global chips.
View comparison →Smartphone manufacturing comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China produces 70%+ of global smartphones, serving as the world's electronics factory.
View comparison →Solar panel manufacturing capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China manufactures 80%+ of global solar panels, dominating the clean energy supply chain.
View comparison →Comparison of orbital space launches per year between China and USA
View comparison →Supercomputers in TOP500 comparison. China has 35%+ of world s fastest computers.
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