Population
China is higher
China records 1,408,975,000, about 187.3× the other value.
Country comparison
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The biggest differences first
Surface area
China is higher
China records 9,562,910 km², about 8615.2× the other value.
Nominal GDP
China is higher
China records $18.74 trillion, about 46.1× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇳 China1,408,975,000
🇭🇰 Hong Kong S.A.R.7,524,100
China’s population is about 187× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of 1,401,450,900.
Surface area
🇨🇳 China9,562,910 km²
🇭🇰 Hong Kong S.A.R.1,110 km²
China’s surface area is about 8,615× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of 9,561,800 km².
Population density
🇨🇳 China147 /km²
🇭🇰 Hong Kong S.A.R.6,778 /km²
Hong Kong S.A.R.’s population density is about 46.0× that of China, a difference of 6,631 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇳 China$18.74 trillion · 2024
🇭🇰 Hong Kong S.A.R.$406.86 billion · 2024
China’s nominal GDP is about 46.1× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of $18.34 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇳 China$13,303 · 2024
🇭🇰 Hong Kong S.A.R.$54,075 · 2024
Hong Kong S.A.R.’s GDP per capita is 306% higher than that of China, a difference of $40,772.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Beijing
Hong Kong
Population
1,408,975,000
7,524,100
Surface area
9,562,910 km²
1,110 km²
Population density
147 /km²
6,778 /km²
Nominal GDP
$18.74 trillion · 2024
$406.86 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,303 · 2024
$54,075 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
Hong Kong dollar · HKD · $
Nationality
Chinese
Hong Kong, Hong Kongese
Phone code
+86
+852
Internet domain
.cn
.hk
ISO codes
CN / CHN
HK / HKG
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Asia/Hong_Kong
Native name
中国
香港
| Measure | China | Hong Kong S.A.R. |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | Hong Kong |
| Population | 1,408,975,000 | 7,524,100 |
| Surface area | 9,562,910 km² | 1,110 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 6,778 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.74 trillion · 2024 | $406.86 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 · 2024 | $54,075 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥ | Hong Kong dollar · HKD · $ |
| Nationality | Chinese | Hong Kong, Hong Kongese |
| Phone code | +86 | +852 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .hk |
| ISO codes | CN / CHN | HK / HKG |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Native name | 中国 | 香港 |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout China
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
Full China profile →About Hong Kong S.A.R.
Nestled on China’s southeastern coast, Hong Kong SAR blends the dynamism of a global financial hub with a tapestry of heritage and modernity.
Full Hong Kong S.A.R. profile →China & Hong Kong S.A.R.: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
What is the population of China?
China has a recorded population of approximately 1,408,975,000 people.
How big is China?
China covers an area of about 9,562,910 km².
What is the population density of China?
China has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of China?
China has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.74 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of China?
China has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,303.
What currency is used in China?
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), with the symbol ¥.
Where is China located?
China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of China?
The native name of China is 中国.
What are people from China called?
People from China are referred to as Chinese.
What is the phone calling code for China?
The international dialing code for China is +86.
What is the internet domain for China?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China is .cn.
What time zone is China in?
China spans 2 time zones including Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi.
What is China known for?
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
What is the capital of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
The capital of Hong Kong S.A.R. is Hong Kong.
What is the population of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a recorded population of approximately 7,524,100 people.
How big is Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. covers an area of about 1,110 km².
What is the population density of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a population density of roughly 6,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $406.86 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,075.
What currency is used in Hong Kong S.A.R.?
Hong Kong S.A.R. uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), with the symbol $.
Where is Hong Kong S.A.R. located?
Hong Kong S.A.R. is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Hong Kong S.A.R.?
The native name of Hong Kong S.A.R. is 香港.
What are people from Hong Kong S.A.R. called?
People from Hong Kong S.A.R. are referred to as Hong Kong, Hong Kongese.
What is the phone calling code for Hong Kong S.A.R.?
The international dialing code for Hong Kong S.A.R. is +852.
What is the internet domain for Hong Kong S.A.R.?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong S.A.R. is .hk.
What time zone is Hong Kong S.A.R. in?
Hong Kong S.A.R. uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
What is Hong Kong S.A.R. known for?
Nestled on China’s southeastern coast, Hong Kong SAR blends the dynamism of a global financial hub with a tapestry of heritage and modernity.