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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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China’s population is about 187× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of 1,401,450,900.
China’s surface area is about 8,615× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of 9,561,800 km².
Hong Kong S.A.R.’s population density is about 46.0× that of China, a difference of 6,631 /km².
China’s nominal GDP is about 46.1× that of Hong Kong S.A.R., a difference of $18.34 trillion.
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.
Beijing
Hong Kong
1,408,975,000
7,524,100
9,562,910 km²
1,110 km²
147 /km²
6,778 /km²
$18.74 trillion · 2024
$406.86 billion · 2024
$13,303 · 2024
$54,075 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
Hong Kong dollar · HKD · $
Chinese
Hong Kong, Hong Kongese
+86
+852
.cn
.hk
CN / CHN
HK / HKG
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Asia/Hong_Kong
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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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 →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 →The capital of China is Beijing.
China has a recorded population of approximately 1,408,975,000 people.
China covers an area of about 9,562,910 km².
China has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
China has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.74 trillion as of 2024.
China has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,303.
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), with the symbol ¥.
China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of China is 中国.
People from China are referred to as Chinese.
The international dialing code for China is +86.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China is .cn.
China spans 2 time zones including Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi.
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.
The capital of Hong Kong S.A.R. is Hong Kong.
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a recorded population of approximately 7,524,100 people.
Hong Kong S.A.R. covers an area of about 1,110 km².
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a population density of roughly 6,778 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $406.86 billion as of 2024.
Hong Kong S.A.R. has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,075.
Hong Kong S.A.R. uses the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), with the symbol $.
Hong Kong S.A.R. is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Hong Kong S.A.R. is 香港.
People from Hong Kong S.A.R. are referred to as Hong Kong, Hong Kongese.
The international dialing code for Hong Kong S.A.R. is +852.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong S.A.R. is .hk.
Hong Kong S.A.R. uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
Nestled on China’s southeastern coast, Hong Kong SAR blends the dynamism of a global financial hub with a tapestry of heritage and modernity.