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China vs India GDP per capita
China overtook India in 1961. In 1960 India stood at roughly 95% of China’s GDP per capita; today the figure is about 19%, and the pair was closest in 1970 (101%).
| Year | China | India | India as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 89.72 | 84.93 | 95% |
| 1970 | 113.35 | 114.36 | 101% |
| 1980 | 195.15 | 271.08 | 139% |
| 1990 | 318.5 | 371.09 | 117% |
| 2000 | 969.2 | 442.75 | 46% |
| 2010 | 4,629.25 | 1,347.52 | 29% |
| 2020 | 10,627.46 | 1,907.04 | 18% |
| 2025 | 13,861.97 | 2,702.48 | 19% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass India in GDP per capita?
In 1961. China’s published GDP per capita rose above India’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and India compare today?
China is ahead: 13,861.97 against 2,702.48 — the trailing economy stands at about 19% of the leader.
Are these GDP per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — current US$ — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: