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China ChinaEast Asia & Pacific

China: 2nd largest economy, 2nd in military spending

Head of state Xi JinpingHead of government Li QiangCapital BeijingNuclear ~620 warheads
Population1.4B#2 of 194 in the world · 2025
GDP$19.5T#2 of 193 in the world · 2025
GDP per person$13.9k#73 of 193 in the world · 2025
Fossil fuel output31.2k TWh#1 of 186 in the world · 2024
Military spending$314B#2 of 167 in the world · 2024

Bars show the share of states this actor is ahead of. Rank is among states, each at its latest year.

1.4B people, 66% in cities

  • Population1.4B2025
  • Population growth-0.2%2025
  • Urban population66.3%2025
  • Land area9.4M km²2023

A $19.5T economy, $13.9k per person

  • GDP$19.5T2025
  • GDP (purchasing power)$41.3T2025
  • GDP per person$13.9k2025
  • GDP per person (purchasing power)$29.3k2025
  • GDP growth5.0%2025

Fuels are 1% of goods exports

  • Exports, share of GDP21.1%2025
  • Imports, share of GDP16.9%2025
  • Fuels, share of goods exports1.5%2024
  • Exports of goods and services$4.1T2025
  • Imports of goods and services$3.3T2025

Fossil fuel output of 31.2k TWh, more than it uses in coal

Oilmade 2.5k TWhused 9k TWh
Gasmade 2.5k TWhused 4.3k TWh
Coalmade 26.2k TWhused 25.6k TWh
  • Fossil fuel production (oil + gas + coal)31.2k TWh2024
  • Primary energy consumption49k TWh2024
  • Energy use per person34.5 MWh2024
  • Electricity generation10.6k TWh2025
  • Electricity from fossil fuels58.3%2025

Spends $314B on its military, 1.7% of GDP

  • Military spending$314B2024
  • Military spending, share of GDP1.7%2024
  • Armed forces personnel2.5M2020
  • Arms imports (SIPRI trend-indicator value, 1990 US$)$72M2024
  • Arms exports (SIPRI trend-indicator value, 1990 US$)$1.1B2024

What China's leaders said lately

8 statements on record, newest first

  • Guo Jiakun, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson · 3 Octreassurance
    The strategic guidance provided by head-of-state diplomacy serves as the most important political underpinning for the steady and sustained advancement of China-Russia relations. source ↗
  • Guo Jiakun, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson · 3 Octcommitment
    China welcomes President Putin’s attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen this November and stands ready to work with the Russian side for fruitful outcomes of the APEC “China Year.” source ↗
  • Guo Jiakun, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson · 3 Octdenial
    As for your specific question, I have no information to offer at the moment. source ↗

In play in 1 theater

Russia-Ukraine war and European security architecture

Where these numbers come from

Leaders as of 2026-10-05. Figures fetched 2026-10-05; each shows its own year.