Check out this interesting article comparing two mighty nations India and CHINA. This India vs CHINA comparison video is very detailed and includes many factors related to development, military and financial strength in 2024. Learn which is the more developed nation in 2025.
| Category | India | China |
|---|---|---|
| Flag | India | China |
| Global Military Rank | 4 | 3 |
| Square Land Area | 3,287,263 Km² | 9,596,961 Km² |
| Country Population | 1.49 Billion | 1.42 Billion |
| GDP (USD) | $3.93 Trillion | $19.3 Trillion |
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $2,700 | $13,500 |
| Defence Budget (USD) | $75 Billion | $224 Billion |
| Total Military Personnel | 2,610,550 | 3,134,000 |
| Active Personnel | 1,455,550 | 2,000,000 |
| Reserve Personnel | 1,150,000 | 510,000 |
| Combat Tanks | 4,614 | 5,250 |
| Armored Vehicles | 151,248 | 35,000 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 100 | 4,120 |
| Total Aircraft | 2,296 | 3,285 |
| Fighter Aircraft | 632 | 1,200 |
| Attack Helicopters | 63 | 281 |
| Transport Aircraft | 268 | 224 |
| Navy Personnel | 142,252 | 300,000 |
| Aircraft Carriers | 2 | 3 |
| Submarines | 18 | 79 |
| Destroyers | 12 | 41 |
| Frigates | 12 | 49 |
| Corvettes | 18 | 70 |
| Patrol Vessels | 137 | 123 |
| Mine Warfare | 0 | 3 |
