At a glance
China vs Egypt: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  China |  Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 1,411,975,609 | 120,605,137 | China 12× |
| Population growth rate % per year | -0.2 | +1.4 | -1.7 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 147.72026 | 120.42026 | +27.2 |
| Surface area km² | 9,562,9102023 | 1,001,4502023 | China 9.5× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 6.82024 | 20.92024 | -14.1 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 7.82024 | 5.52024 | +2.3 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | -0.2 | -0.4 | +0.2 |
| Urban population % of population | 66.32025 | 42.92025 | +23.4 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 103.6 | 101.9 | +1.7 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 782024 | 71.82024 | +6.2 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.012024 | 2.742024 | -1.72 |
| Median age years | 40.6 | 24.7 | +15.9 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 5.4 | 12 | -6.6 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 15.42025 | 31.62025 | -16.1 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 14.92025 | 5.32025 | +9.6 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $19.50T2025 | $365.25B2025 | China 53× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $13,8622025 | $3,0862025 | China 4.5× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 4.62025 | 6.82025 | -2.2 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 0.12025 | 14.12025 | -14 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 13,1252024 | 291.62024 | China 45× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 9.322024 | 2.52024 | +6.81 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 2,8512023 | 9282023 | China 3.1× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 15.22021 | 6.12021 | +9.1 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 242023 | 02023 | +24 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 1,9922022 | 92022 | China 224× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 20.22022 | 7,7502022 | -7,729.8 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 91.62025 | 74.62024 | +17 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 131.82024 | 97.12024 | +34.6 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and China minus Egypt for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
China compared with Egypt
China has a live population of about 1,411,975,609 (#2 in the world) and Egypt about 120,605,137 (#13), so China has 11.7 times as many people as Egypt. China is growing at -0.2% a year and Egypt at 1.4%.
By area China is larger: 9,562,910 km² against 1,001,450 km², which gives population densities of 147.7 people per km² in China and 120.4 in Egypt.
China's economy is worth $19.50T (2025) and Egypt's $365.25B (2025); per person that is $13,862 in China versus $3,086 in Egypt, so the average China resident produces 4.5 times as much.
Life expectancy is 78 years in China and 71.8 in Egypt; women have 1 children on average in China compared with 2.7 in Egypt; the median age is 40.6 versus 24.7 years.
66.3% of China's people live in cities against 42.9% in Egypt; 91.6% use the internet in China and 74.6% in Egypt; CO₂ emissions per person are 9.3 t in China and 2.5 t in Egypt.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, China or Egypt?
By population China is bigger: 1,411,975,609 people versus 120,605,137 (live estimates, October 2026). By area China is larger (9,562,910 km² vs 1,001,450 km²).
Which has the larger economy, China or Egypt?
China: GDP of $19,498,039,388,043 versus $365,254,630,180 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, China or Egypt?
Life expectancy at birth is 78 years in China and 71.8 years in Egypt, a difference of 6.2 years in favour of China.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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