Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in China
China: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 21.94 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in China, 1981–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
China recorded 21.94 billion current US$ for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in 2025.
The figure is up 45.1% on the previous year and up 272.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in China peaked at 43.16 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -12.75 billion current US$, in 2015.
China ranks 9th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in China, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 574.03 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 486.00 million current US$ | -15.3% |
| 1983 | 511.00 million current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 442.00 million current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1985 | 243.00 million current US$ | -45.0% |
| 1986 | 378.00 million current US$ | +55.6% |
| 1987 | 224.00 million current US$ | -40.7% |
| 1988 | 419.00 million current US$ | +87.1% |
| 1989 | 381.00 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1990 | 274.00 million current US$ | -28.1% |
| 1991 | 830.00 million current US$ | +202.9% |
| 1992 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +39.2% |
| 1993 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 2.13 billion current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1997 | 5.14 billion current US$ | +141.6% |
| 1998 | 4.28 billion current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1999 | 4.94 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 6.31 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2001 | 8.49 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2002 | 12.98 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 2003 | 17.45 billion current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2004 | 22.90 billion current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2005 | 23.87 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 28.07 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 37.10 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 43.16 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 31.66 billion current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 40.64 billion current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2011 | 24.68 billion current US$ | -39.3% |
| 2012 | 3.43 billion current US$ | -86.1% |
| 2013 | -8.71 billion current US$ | -353.6% |
| 2014 | 1.44 billion current US$ | -116.5% |
| 2015 | -12.75 billion current US$ | -987.9% |
| 2016 | -9.58 billion current US$ | -24.8% |
| 2017 | -11.89 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2018 | -2.02 billion current US$ | -83.0% |
| 2019 | 10.23 billion current US$ | -607.4% |
| 2020 | 8.28 billion current US$ | -19.1% |
| 2021 | 15.84 billion current US$ | +91.5% |
| 2022 | 20.13 billion current US$ | +27.0% |
| 2023 | 11.49 billion current US$ | -42.9% |
| 2024 | 15.12 billion current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2025 | 21.94 billion current US$ | +45.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 406.45 million current US$ | 224.00 million current US$ | 574.03 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.27 billion current US$ | 274.00 million current US$ | 5.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.20 billion current US$ | 6.31 billion current US$ | 43.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.55 billion current US$ | -12.75 billion current US$ | 40.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.46 billion current US$ | 8.28 billion current US$ | 21.94 billion current US$ | 6 |
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- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 4 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 14,230 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 4.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9942 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 13,781 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 7.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in China?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in China was 21.94 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 43.16 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.75 billion current US$ in 2015.
- How does China rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- China ranks 9th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.1%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.