Global GDP
#2
of 183
World Population
#2
of 217
Internet Penetration
#21
of 49
CO₂ per Capita
#22
of 203
Global Life Expectancy
#68
of 217
Income Level
Upper middle income
Real-time economic and demographic statistics for China
17.31% of world total
Last updated: Nov 1, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
China is a East Asia & Pacific economy with a GDP of $19.5T, ranked 2nd of 183 worldwide. Its population places the country 2nd of 217 globally, at 1.4B people. Life expectancy at birth is 78.0 years (2023). Internet reaches 91.6% of the population (2025). CO₂ emissions stand at 9.3 metric tons per person — above the world average of 4.7.
Data from World Bank, WHO, and ITU.