🚀 Technology
Technology and innovation metrics
5G Base Stations: China vs World
5G base station deployment comparison between China and the rest of the world (2019-2025). China operates 70%+ of global 5G infrastructure.
Battery Production: China vs World
Lithium-ion battery production capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China produces 70%+ of global batteries for EVs and energy storage.
Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs World
Electric vehicle sales comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China dominates with 60%+ of global EV sales.
High-Speed Rail: China vs World
High-speed rail network length comparison between China and the rest of the world (2008-2025). China now operates 70%+ of global high-speed rail, transforming transportation infrastructure.
Internet Users: China vs World
Internet user population comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China has 20%+ of global internet users.
LED Production: China vs World
LED lighting production comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China manufactures 70%+ of global LED products.
Patent Applications: China vs World
Patent applications comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China files 45%+ of global patents, leading in innovation.
Smartphone Production: China vs World
Smartphone manufacturing comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China produces 70%+ of global smartphones, serving as the world's electronics factory.
Solar Panel Manufacturing: China vs World
Solar panel manufacturing capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China manufactures 80%+ of global solar panels, dominating the clean energy supply chain.
AI Research Papers: China vs World
AI research publications comparison. China publishes 28%+ of global AI papers.
Semiconductor Manufacturing: China vs World
Semiconductor manufacturing comparison. China produces 15%+ of global chips.
Supercomputers (TOP500): China vs World
Supercomputers in TOP500 comparison. China has 35%+ of world s fastest computers.
Autonomous Driving Test Miles: China vs USA
Comparison of autonomous vehicle testing mileage per year
China NEV Sales (New Energy Vehicles)
China annual new energy vehicle (NEV) sales including BEV and PHEV from 2011 to 2024, showing the world's largest EV market growth
Patent Applications
Patent Applications from China. Yearly data from National Bureau of Statistics. Historical trends, analysis and free CSV download at chinadata.live.
R&D Expenditure
R&D Expenditure from China. Yearly data from National Bureau of Statistics. Historical trends, analysis and free CSV download at chinadata.live.
Electric Vehicle Sales: China vs USA
Comparison of electric vehicle sales between China and USA
R&D Expenditure % GDP: China vs USA
Comparison of R&D expenditure as percentage of GDP between China and USA
Space Launches: China vs USA
Comparison of orbital space launches per year between China and USA