Below we compare the population and GDP figures of the top 4 economies (or economic regions) in the world according to 2017 nominal GDP figures: China, the European Union, the United States of America, and Japan.
| Entity | Population (2019) | Area (Km²) | Density (P/Km²) | World Population Share | GDP (trillion $ 2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,420,062,022 | 9,388,211 | 151 | 18.4 % | $ 12.24 |
| E.U. | 510,381,379 | 4,239,768 | 120 | 6.6 % | $ 17.28 |
| U.S.A. | 329,093,110 | 9,147,420 | 36 | 4.3 % | $ 19.39 |
| Japan | 126,854,745 | 364,555 | 348 | 1.6 % | $ 4.87 |