Population
China is higher
China records 1,408,975,000, about 60.2× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
China is higher
China records 9,562,910 km², about 264.2× the other value.
Nominal GDP
China is higher
China records $18.74 trillion, about 24.2× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇳 China1,408,975,000
🇹🇼 Taiwan23,400,000
China’s population is about 60.2× that of Taiwan, a difference of 1,385,575,000.
Surface area
🇨🇳 China9,562,910 km²
🇹🇼 Taiwan36,197 km²
China’s surface area is about 264× that of Taiwan, a difference of 9,526,713 km².
Population density
🇨🇳 China147 /km²
🇹🇼 Taiwan646 /km²
Taiwan’s population density is 339% higher than that of China, a difference of 499 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇳 China$18.74 trillion · 2024
🇹🇼 Taiwan$775.00 billion · 2024
China’s nominal GDP is about 24.2× that of Taiwan, a difference of $17.97 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇳 China$13,303 · 2024
🇹🇼 Taiwan$33,100 · 2024
Taiwan’s GDP per capita is 149% higher than that of China, a difference of $19,797.
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
Taipei
Population
1,408,975,000
23,400,000
Surface area
9,562,910 km²
36,197 km²
Population density
147 /km²
646 /km²
Nominal GDP
$18.74 trillion · 2024
$775.00 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$13,303 · 2024
$33,100 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Currency
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
New Taiwan dollar · TWD · $
Nationality
Chinese
Chinese, Taiwanese
Phone code
+86
+886
Internet domain
.cn
.tw
ISO codes
CN / CHN
TW / TWN
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Asia/Taipei
Native name
中国
臺灣
| Measure | China | Taiwan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | Taipei |
| Population | 1,408,975,000 | 23,400,000 |
| Surface area | 9,562,910 km² | 36,197 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 646 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.74 trillion · 2024 | $775.00 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 · 2024 | $33,100 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥ | New Taiwan dollar · TWD · $ |
| Nationality | Chinese | Chinese, Taiwanese |
| Phone code | +86 | +886 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .tw |
| ISO codes | CN / CHN | TW / TWN |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi | Asia/Taipei |
| Native name | 中国 | 臺灣 |
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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.
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Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia. It is located off the southeastern coast of mainland China and bordered by the Taiwan Strait in the west, the East China Sea in the north, and the Philippine Sea in the east and south. The capital and most populous city is Taipei, which draws visitors with its mix …
Full Taiwan profile →China & Taiwan: 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 Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What is the population of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a recorded population of approximately 23,400,000 people.
How big is Taiwan?
Taiwan covers an area of about 36,197 km².
What is the population density of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a population density of roughly 646 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $775.00 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Taiwan?
Taiwan has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,100.
What currency is used in Taiwan?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), with the symbol $.
Where is Taiwan located?
Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Taiwan?
The native name of Taiwan is 臺灣.
What are people from Taiwan called?
People from Taiwan are referred to as Chinese, Taiwanese.
What is the phone calling code for Taiwan?
The international dialing code for Taiwan is +886.
What is the internet domain for Taiwan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Taiwan is .tw.
What time zone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan uses the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What is Taiwan known for?
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is an island nation in East Asia. It is located off the southeastern coast of mainland China and bordered by the Taiwan Strait in the west, the East China Sea in the north, and the Philippine Sea in the east and south. The capital and most populous city is Taipei, which draws visitors with its mix …