GLOBAL vs

INTERNATIONAL
What is Global?
• Signifies the entire earth and not just one or two regions
• When a company as a brand goes global, it means they have branches
and offices in several countries along with products being distributed
worldwide
What is International
• When we say international we always think “between nations”
• Usually used in reference to places where two or more countries are
concerned
• International signifies interaction between countries regardless of
their national boundaries
• International is comparatively much smaller than global
Main differences between Global and
International
• It is a global aspect when the entire world is at concern on the
contrary it is international when two or more countries are at concern
• Global has a larger scope in all aspects at it is in concern with the
entire world, whereas international has a much smaller scope and
considerably smaller exposure
Parameter of Comparison Global International
Definition It implies worldwide Implied when two or more
countries are at concern
Aspect Has a larger scope Much smaller scope
Synonym Worldwide and universal Foreign and Multinational
Application Applicable for the whole world Applicable for two or more
countries
Presence Few companies or brands are Large number of countries are
global international
Global Businesses
• Top 10 global businesses as of 2022 (Forbes)
• Berkshire Hathaway - $741.48 B (US)
• ICBC - $214.43 B (China)
• Saudi Aramco - $2,292.08 B (Saudi Arabia)
• JPMorgan Chase - $3474.45 B (US)
• China Construction Bank - $181.32 B (China)
• Amazon - $1,468.4 B (US)
• Apple - $2,640.32 B (US)
• Agricultural Bank of China - $133.38 B (China)
• Bank of America - $303.1 B (US)
• Toyota Motors - $237.73 B (Japan)
Key Takeaways
• Global is a word that is used to refer to issues and concerns of the entire
world while international is a term that is used to refer to issues and
concerns of two or more countries
• International has a smaller scope encompassing only two or more countries
while global has a much larger scope which includes the whole world
• Global means all encompassing and worldwide while international means
foreign or multinational
• Global companies have offices and branches as well as investments in other
countries while international companies export their products and import
the products of the country they have international trade relations but hold
no investments in each other’s economies