China: economy and key statistics
China is number 2 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $13,862. The economy grew by 5.0% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.6%. The economy is 58% services, 36% industry, 7% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 1,209 R&D labs, 23 startups, 58 investors, 1,128 Titans.
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National power
China is number 2 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 79.1 out of 100: economic 99, technology 71, military 60 and human capital 87.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $19.50 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $41.26 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $13,862 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +5.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.1% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 2025 |
| Population | 1,406.6 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 768.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 58% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 36% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 25% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 7% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 21% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.4% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 26% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 2.58% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 92% of people | 2025 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in China
- JD.com, Inc. (#31)
- China State Railway Group (#34)
- Alibaba Group (#41)
- BYD Company (#84)
- Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group (#87)
- CMOC Group Limited (#226)
- Baidu (#361)
- Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (#370)
- ZTE (#380)
- ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (#568)
- XPeng (#858)
Startups in China
- 8BitDo
- AYANEO
- Bambu Lab
- Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd.
- Changxin Memory Technologies
- Deep Blue Aerospace
- Galactic Energy
- Gowin Semiconductor
- Haizol
- Hello Inc.
- Hongxin
- JiKiPedia
- MinoSpace
- MorningTec
- Papergames
- Pudu Robotics
- RatingDog
- Rocket Pi
- SVOLT Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Unitree Robotics
Investors in China
- IDG Capital
- CAS Star
- Eastern Bell Capital
- Hillhouse Capital
- Shanghai Municipal Investment Group
- Hainan Development Holdings Company Limited
- China Reform Holdings Corporation Limited
- State Power Investment Corporation
- China_Development_Finance_Corporation
- China Investment Corporation
- CDH Investments
- Primavera Capital Group
- 5Y Capital
Main export industries
China exported goods worth about $3,576.5bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $927.1bn (25.9% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $568.1bn (15.9% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $216.0bn (6.0% of goods exports)
- Plastics and articles thereof: $141.2bn (3.9% of goods exports)
- Furniture: $126.3bn (3.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
- Macao (#94)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of China?
China had a GDP of $19.50 trillion in 2025, ranking number 2 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in China?
GDP per person in China was $13,862 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of China growing?
The economy of China grew by 5.0% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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