China economy size measured in Power Purchasing Parity, i.e. comparing relative standard of living and ability to afford goods and services. China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) chart showing historical economic growth as measured in PPP international dollars.
China: China leads the world in total GDP PPP, having surpassed the United States in this metric due to its massive population and rapid economic growth over the past few decades. This figure reflects the sheer scale of Chinas manufacturing capacity, infrastructure investment, and export dominance. However, GDP PPP per capita remains significantly lower than that of developed countries, illustrating the economic disparity between urban and rural areas and the challenges of raising individual wealth across such a large and diverse population. Still, steady improvements in per capita income continue to lift millions into the middle class.
