India vs China | Comparison | GDP | Education | Health | Army | Inflation Rate | Population | Literacy | Ratio | Relationship
We are all aware that China's GDP is four times that of India's, and the two countries are not comparable in any manner, since China currently outperforms India in various areas. But how did we conclude China is superior to India? Today, we'll compare and contrast China and India in order to determine where China excels.
But first, let's look at the history of India and China's relationship.
History
China and India are the birthplaces of two of the world's most ancient civilizations, each with its own distinct culture. Both countries were the richest and had the largest economies in the world, with a share of over 50% of the global GDP.
China and India have had trading links since ancient times. The Silk Road was an important commerce route, but it is also credited with helping Buddhism spread from India to East Asia.
Thousands of years of recorded history had shown that India and China had maintained friendly relations. Several archaeological sites in China have uncovered etched carnelian beads, jewels and emeralds from the Indus valley, showing early cultural trade.
Both countries lost their affluence because of the industrial revolution, British control in India, violent conflicts, political realignments, economic failures in China, and a variety of other circumstances. Following this, the Republic of India and the People's Republic of China emerged as newly established nation-states with large populations, poverty, unemployment, and underdeveloped and small industrial sectors. Both countries faced governance and economic development challenges, as well as various border issues.
India's proportion of the world economy fell from 24.4 per cent in 1700 to 4.2 per cent in 1950 under British control.
China and India have never fought a major war. However, in contemporary times, the relationship's harmony has shifted. Border disputes have characterised current China-India relations, leading to three military conflicts.
What if India and China rebuild their historic relationship?
China - India Ranking by GDP (PPP) according to British economist Angus Maddison (wiki).
2030 CE (Forecast) 1st China 3rd India
1950
CE 5th China 6th India
1870 CE 1st China
2nd India
1820 CE 1st China
2nd India
1600 CE 1st China (29%)
2nd India ( 22.4%) ( 51.4% of world
GDP)
1000 CE 1st China
2nd India ( 50.5% of world
GDP)
China and India are the birthplaces of two of the world's most ancient civilizations, each with its own distinct culture. Both countries were the richest and had the largest economies in the world, with a share of over 50% of the global GDP.
China and India have had trading links since ancient times. The Silk Road was an important commerce route, but it is also credited with helping Buddhism spread from India to East Asia.
Thousands of years of recorded history had shown that India and China had maintained friendly relations. Several archaeological sites in China have uncovered etched carnelian beads, jewels and emeralds from the Indus valley, showing early cultural trade.
Both countries lost their affluence because of the industrial revolution, British control in India, violent conflicts, political realignments, economic failures in China, and a variety of other circumstances. Following this, the Republic of India and the People's Republic of China emerged as newly established nation-states with large populations, poverty, unemployment, and underdeveloped and small industrial sectors. Both countries faced governance and economic development challenges, as well as various border issues.
India's proportion of the world economy fell from 24.4 per cent in 1700 to 4.2 per cent in 1950 under British control.
China and India have never fought a major war. However, in contemporary times, the relationship's harmony has shifted. Border disputes have characterised current China-India relations, leading to three military conflicts.
What if India and China rebuild their historic relationship?
China - India Ranking by GDP (PPP) according to British economist Angus Maddison (wiki).
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2030 CE (Forecast) 1st China 3rd India |
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1950 CE 5th China 6th India |
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1870 CE 1st China
2nd India |
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1820 CE 1st China
2nd India |
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1600 CE 1st China (29%)
2nd India ( 22.4%) ( 51.4% of world
GDP) |
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1000 CE 1st China
2nd India ( 50.5% of world
GDP) |
Let's Compare!
Country |
ChinaThe People's Republic of China is an East Asian country. It is the most populous and third-largest country (by area). |
IndiaThe Republic of India is a South Asian country. The world's second-most populous country and the world's most populous democracy. |
GDP | China $19.91 trillion (2nd) • Per capita - $14,096 (56th) (2022 estimate) | India $3.29 trillion (6th) • Per capita - $2,342 (144th) (2022 estimate) |
Population |
China 1,410,539,000 (2022 est.) 1,347,350,000 (2011 census) |
India 1,389,637,000 (2022 est.) 1,210,854,977 (2011 census) |
Area |
China Total: 9,597,000 sq km land: 9,326,500 sq km water: 270,500 sq km | India Total: 3,287,000 sq km land: 2,973,000 sq km water: 314,000 sq km |
Land use |
China Agricultural land: 54.7% forest: 22.3% other: 23% (2018 est.) |
India Agricultural land: 60.5% forest: 23.1% other: 16.4% (2018 est.) |
Age structure |
China 0-14 years: 17.29% (male 12cr/female 11cr) 15-24 years: 11.48% (male 8cr/female 7cr) 25-54 years: 46.81% (male 33cr/female 31cr) 55-64 years: 12.08% (male 8cr/female 8cr) 65 years and over: 12.34% (male 8cr/female 9cr) (2020 est.) | India 0-14 years: 26.31% (male 18cr/female 16cr) 15-24 years: 17.51% (male 12cr/female 10cr) 25-54 years: 41.56% (male 28cr/female 26cr) 55-64 years: 7.91% (male 5cr/female 5cr) 65 years and over: 6.72% (male 4cr/female 4.5cr) (2020 est.) |
Median age |
China Total: 38.4 years male: 37.5 years female: 39.4 years (2020 est.) |
India Total: 28.7 years male: 28 years female: 29.5 years (2020 est.) |
Population growth rate |
China 0.19% (2022 est.) | India 0.67% (2022 est.) |
Birth rate | China 9.93 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
India 16.82 births/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
Death rate |
China 7.9 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) | India 10.3 deaths/1,000 population (2022 est.) |
Urban population |
China 63.6% of total population (2022) |
India 35.9% of total population (2022) |
Sex ratio |
China 1.04 male(s)/female (2022 est.) at birth: 1.1 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.15 male(s)/female 15-24 years: 1.16 male(s)/female 25-54 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 55-64 years: 1 male(s)/female 65 years +: 0.68 male(s)/female | India 1.06 male(s)/female (2022 est.) at birth: 1.1 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.11 male(s)/female 15-24 years: 1.12 male(s)/female 25-54 years: 1.07 male(s)/female 55-64 years: 0.95 male(s)/female 65 years+: 0.71 male(s)/female |
Maternal mortality ratio |
China 29 deaths/100,000 live births (2017 est.) |
India 145 deaths/100,000 live births (2017 est.) |
Infant mortality rate |
China 6.76 deaths/1,000 live births (2022 est.) | India 30.31 deaths/1,000 live births (2022 est.) |
Life expectancy at birth |
China Total : 77.72 years Male: 75 yearsFemale: 80.7 years (2022 est.) |
India Total: 67.22 years Male: 65.46 years Female: 69.16 years (2022 est.) |
Total fertility rate |
China 1.45 children born/woman (2022 est.) | India 2.1 children born/woman (2022 est.) |
Physicians density |
China 1.98 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
India 0.86 physicians/1,000 population (2018) |
Hospital bed density |
China 4.3 beds/1,000 population (2017) | India 0.5 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Children under the age of 5 years underweight |
China 2.4% (2013) |
India 33.4% (2016/18) |
Literacy |
China Total: 96.8% Male: 98.5% Female: 95.2% (2018) | India Total: 74.4% Male: 82.4% Female: 65.8% (2018) |
Military Strength Index |
China 3rd (2022 ) |
India 4th (2022 ) |
Military conflicts |
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Do you know ?
- There are two political entities that exist under the name "China" that is People's Republic of China (China) and Republic of China (Taiwan)
- India was richer than China in 1990.
- China is currently India's largest import market. That is why India runs a huge trade deficit with China. China exported 5% of India’s total exports in the FY 2019-20 (before COVID) and over 14% imports.
- Tourists from China, from just 1,371 arrivals in 1981, the number rose to 2.8 lakh in 2018, growing at 32+ % annual rate, data from the Tourism Ministry of India.
- India imports two-thirds of its active pharmaceutical ingredients, or key ingredients of drugs, from China.
All land and water areas (approx)
1 Russia 17,098,000
2 Antarctica 14,200,000
3 Canada 9,984,000
4 United States 9,833,000
5 China 9,597,000
6 Brazil 8,515,000
7 Australia 7,741,000
8 India 3,287,000