Gross savings in China
China: Gross savings was 8.00 trillion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in China, 1982–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gross savings in China stood at 8.00 trillion current US$.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in China peaked at 8.21 trillion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 69.33 billion current US$, in 1982.
China ranks 1st of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.59 billion current US$ | 69.33 billion current US$ | 124.77 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 268.14 billion current US$ | 132.41 billion current US$ | 401.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.23 trillion current US$ | 435.44 billion current US$ | 2.59 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.89 trillion current US$ | 3.15 trillion current US$ | 6.30 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.73 trillion current US$ | 6.52 trillion current US$ | 8.21 trillion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for China
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 24.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 19.40 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 13,793 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in China?
- Gross savings in China was 8.00 trillion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.21 trillion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.33 billion current US$ in 1982.
- How does China rank for gross savings?
- China ranks 1st out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.