China’s economic story is told through growth, output size, and how prosperity is measured. Track GDP growth across 2020–2023, plus nominal GDP and GDP per capita in both current-dollar and PPP-adjusted terms. The page also breaks down the changing sector mix, from services to industry and agriculture, to help you interpret what these numbers mean year to year.
Key Takeaways
- China's GDP growth rate in 2023 was 5.2%
- China's GDP growth rate in 2022 reached 3.0%
- China's GDP growth rate for 2021 was 8.1%
- China's GDP per capita in 2023 was 12,614 USD
- China's GDP per capita in 2022 reached 12,720 USD
- China's GDP per capita for 2021 was 12,556 USD
- China's nominal GDP in 2023 reached 17,794.78 billion USD
- China's nominal GDP in 2022 was 17,963.17 billion USD
- China's nominal GDP in 2021 stood at 17,820.52 billion USD
- China's GDP per capita in 2022 reached 23,309 intl. dollars PPP
- China's GDP per capita PPP for 2021 was 21,482 intl. dollars
- China's GDP PPP in 2020 stood at 24,162 billion intl. dollars
- Service sector contributed 54.6% to China's GDP in 2023
- Industry sector share of GDP in 2022 was 39.9%
- Agriculture sector accounted for 7.1% of GDP in 2021
China’s growth rebounded to 5.2% in 2023 while GDP per capita rose, led by services.
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Gdp Growth Rate30 stats
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China's GDP growth rate in 2023 was 5.2%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2022 reached 3.0%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2021 was 8.1%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2020 stood at 2.24%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2019 was 5.95%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2018 reached 6.75%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2017 was 6.95%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2016 stood at 6.85%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2015 was 7.0%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2014 reached 7.3%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2013 was 7.75%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2012 stood at 7.85%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2011 was 9.55%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2010 reached 10.65%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2009 was 9.40%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2008 stood at 9.65%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2007 was 14.23%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2006 reached 12.7%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2005 was 11.4%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2004 stood at 10.1%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2003 was 10.0%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2002 reached 9.1%
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China's GDP growth rate for 2001 was 8.3%
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China's GDP growth rate in 2000 stood at 8.5%
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5.2% GDP growth rate in 2023 (real, year-over-year).
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3.0% GDP growth rate in 2022 (real, year-over-year).
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8.1% GDP growth rate in 2021 (real, year-over-year).
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2.24% GDP growth rate in 2020 (real, year-over-year).
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5.95% GDP growth rate in 2019 (real, year-over-year).
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6.75% GDP growth rate in 2018 (real, year-over-year).
Interpretation
Gdp Growth Rate Interpretation
China’s GDP growth rate shows a notable downshift over the past few years, easing from 8.1% in 2021 to 5.2% in 2023, which signals a clear, category-relevant slowdown in growth.
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Gdp Per Capita21 stats
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China's GDP per capita in 2023 was 12,614 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2022 reached 12,720 USD
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China's GDP per capita for 2021 was 12,556 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2020 stood at 10,435 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2019 was 10,262 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2018 reached 10,096 USD
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China's GDP per capita for 2017 was 8,927 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2016 stood at 8,123 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2015 was 8,067 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2014 reached 7,594 USD
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China's GDP per capita for 2013 was 6,807 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2012 stood at 6,302 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2011 was 5,445 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2010 reached 4,525 USD
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China's GDP per capita for 2009 was 3,803 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2008 stood at 3,451 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2007 was 2,719 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2006 reached 2,127 USD
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China's GDP per capita for 2005 was 1,771 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2004 stood at 1,514 USD
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China's GDP per capita in 2003 was 1,286 USD
Interpretation
Gdp Per Capita Interpretation
China’s GDP per capita has steadily risen from about 10,096 USD in 2018 to 12,614 USD in 2023, showing sustained growth within the Gdp Per Capita category despite a clear step up from 10,435 USD in 2020 to 12,720 USD in 2022.
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Nominal Gdp24 stats
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China's nominal GDP in 2023 reached 17,794.78 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2022 was 17,963.17 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2021 stood at 17,820.52 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2020 was 14,722.73 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2019 was 14,279.97 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2018 reached 13,894.82 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2017 was 12,309.63 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2016 stood at 11,233.28 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2015 was 11,064.66 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2014 reached 10,475.86 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2013 was 9,570.47 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2012 stood at 8,532.22 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2011 was 7,552.80 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2010 reached 6,087.19 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2009 was 5,101.72 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2008 stood at 4,594.12 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2007 was 3,550.34 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2006 reached 2,752.02 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2005 was 2,286.87 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2004 stood at 1,955.35 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2003 was 1,660.29 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2002 reached 1,470.58 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP in 2001 was 1,339.40 billion USD
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China's nominal GDP for 2000 stood at 1,211.33 billion USD
Interpretation
Nominal Gdp Interpretation
Under the Nominal GDP category, China’s stated GDP jumped sharply from about 13,894.82 billion USD in 2018 to 17,794.78 billion USD in 2023, showing a strong overall rise after the 2019 and 2020 increases.
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Ppp Gdp21 stats
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China's GDP per capita in 2022 reached 23,309 intl. dollars PPP
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China's GDP per capita PPP for 2021 was 21,482 intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2020 stood at 24,162 billion intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP in 2019 reached 27,309 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2018 was 27,309 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP in 2017 stood at 16,045 intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP for 2016 was 23,158 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2015 reached 21,269 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP in 2014 was 14,147 intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP for 2013 stood at 19,809 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2012 was 18,537 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP for 2011 reached 12,241 intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP in 2010 stood at 15,529 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2009 was 13,887 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP for 2008 reached 9,748 intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP in 2007 stood at 11,523 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2006 was 10,161 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP for 2005 reached 8,033 intl. dollars
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China's total GDP PPP in 2004 stood at 9,297 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP PPP in 2003 was 8,253 billion intl. dollars
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China's GDP per capita PPP for 2002 reached 6,799 intl. dollars
Interpretation
Ppp Gdp Interpretation
Under the Ppp Gdp framing, China’s GDP per capita PPP rose from 16,045 intl. dollars in 2017 to 23,309 intl. dollars in 2022, showing a clear upward trend in average economic output relative to population.
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Sectoral Contribution24 stats
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Service sector contributed 54.6% to China's GDP in 2023
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Industry sector share of GDP in 2022 was 39.9%
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Agriculture sector accounted for 7.1% of GDP in 2021
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Services sector contribution in 2020 stood at 53.9%
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Industrial sector share for 2019 was 39.0%
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Agriculture's GDP share in 2018 reached 7.2%
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Services sector in 2017 was 51.6%
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Industry contribution to GDP in 2016 stood at 40.5%
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Farming sector share for 2015 was 8.2%
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Tertiary industry (services) in 2014 reached 48.3%
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Secondary industry share in 2013 was 43.9%
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Primary sector (agriculture) in 2012 stood at 10.0%
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Services sector contribution for 2011 was 44.2%
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Manufacturing within industry was 31.0% of GDP in 2010
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Agriculture share in 2009 reached 9.6%
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Industry sector in 2008 stood at 48.6%
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Services growth contribution in 2007 was 40.1%
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Construction sector share for 2006 stood at 5.6%
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Primary industry in 2005 was 12.0%
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Tertiary sector share in 2004 reached 41.4%
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Secondary sector in 2003 stood at 44.9%
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Agriculture's contribution in 2002 was 13.3%
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Services sector in 2001 reached 39.2%
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Industry share for 2000 stood at 45.6%
Interpretation
Sectoral Contribution Interpretation
Under the sectoral contribution lens, China’s GDP composition has stayed service-led at just over half of output, rising from 53.9% in 2020 to 54.6% in 2023, while agriculture remains relatively steady around 7% and industry eases slightly from 39.0% in 2019 to 39.9% in 2022.
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