Gross domestic product (GDP) in China
China: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
1st
of 184 countries
All-time high
30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
All-time low
255.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1952
Years of data
72
1952–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) in China, 1952–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp) in China stood at 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 72 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in China peaked at 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 255.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1952.
China ranks 1st of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in China, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 255.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1953 | 273.80 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 1954 | 281.54 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1955 | 298.68 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1956 | 328.10 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1957 | 344.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.9% |
| 1958 | 384.55 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 1959 | 387.52 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 378.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -2.2% |
| 1961 | 325.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.0% |
| 1962 | 332.81 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 353.21 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 396.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 443.07 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 1966 | 477.56 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 1967 | 475.12 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 1968 | 460.46 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 505.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 556.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 1971 | 597.93 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 619.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.6% |
| 1973 | 666.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 685.18 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 730.89 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 716.67 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 773.53 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 872.94 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 923.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 979.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 1.01 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 1.08 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 1.20 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 1.41 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.4% |
| 1985 | 1.64 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.9% |
| 1986 | 1.75 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 1.90 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.4% |
| 1988 | 2.08 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 2.15 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 2.22 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 2.45 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 2.81 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 3.20 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 3.52 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 1995 | 3.84 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 4.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.9% |
| 1997 | 4.56 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 4.93 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 5.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 6.46 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 7.05 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 7.76 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 8.61 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 9.84 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 10.56 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 11.65 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 12.56 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 13.58 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 15.16 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 16.54 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 17.67 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 18.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 19.37 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 20.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 21.13 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 22.47 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 23.95 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 25.59 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 26.00 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 28.65 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 29.43 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 148.60 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 208.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- China's 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 596.79 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 51.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 319.24 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 255.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 387.52 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 8 |
| 1960s | 414.88 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 325.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 505.77 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 714.33 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 556.62 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 923.36 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.52 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 979.06 billion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.15 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.72 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.22 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.40 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.91 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 13.58 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.04 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 15.16 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 25.59 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.75 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 26.00 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
More economy & growth data for China
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.46 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 157.21 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 111.77 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 79.98 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 87.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 56.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.47 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in China?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in China was 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 30.94 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 255.71 billion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1952.
- How does China rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- China ranks 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.