China's general public budget expenditure increased 1% year-on-year to CNY 21.02 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, slowing from a rise of 1.2% in the first eight months and 3.1% in the same period of 2025. Central government expenditure climbed 5.8% to CNY 3.28 trillion, while local government spending increased 0.2% to CNY 17.74 trillion, indicating that fiscal support continued to be led by the central government. Among major spending categories, healthcare recorded the strongest growth, advancing 7.7%, followed by social security and employment (+5.2%), highlighting the country's ongoing policy efforts to improve people's livelihoods. Meanwhile, fiscal revenue grew 5.1% year-on-year to CNY 17.23 trillion, following a gain of 5.7% in the January–August period. During January–September, tax revenue grew 6.1%, while non-tax revenue source: Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China

Fiscal Expenditure in China decreased to 18562 CNY Hundred Million in August from 19560 CNY Hundred Million in July of 2026. Fiscal Expenditure in China averaged 8948.36 CNY Hundred Million from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 46706.00 CNY Hundred Million in February of 2026 and a record low of 138.60 CNY Hundred Million in January of 1990. This page provides - China Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. China Fiscal Expenditure - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on October of 2026.

Fiscal Expenditure in China decreased to 18562 CNY Hundred Million in August from 19560 CNY Hundred Million in July of 2026. Fiscal Expenditure in China is expected to be 39000.00 CNY Hundred Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Fiscal Expenditure is projected to trend around 34600.00 CNY Hundred Million in 2027 and 35000.00 CNY Hundred Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Fiscal Expenditure 28748.00 18562.00 CNY Hundred Million Sep 2026
Government Budget -6.50 -5.80 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Government Budget Value -3791.00 -5625.00 CNY Hundred Million Sep 2026
Government Revenues 21020.00 12937.00 CNY Hundred Million Sep 2026


China Fiscal Expenditure
Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
28748.00 18562.00 46706.00 138.60 1990 - 2026 CNY Hundred Million Monthly
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China's Fiscal Expenditure Growth Slows to 1% in Jan-Sep
China's general public budget expenditure increased 1% year-on-year to CNY 21.02 trillion in the first nine months of 2026, slowing from a rise of 1.2% in the first eight months and 3.1% in the same period of 2025. Central government expenditure climbed 5.8% to CNY 3.28 trillion, while local government spending increased 0.2% to CNY 17.74 trillion, indicating that fiscal support continued to be led by the central government. Among major spending categories, healthcare recorded the strongest growth, advancing 7.7%, followed by social security and employment (+5.2%), highlighting the country's ongoing policy efforts to improve people's livelihoods. Meanwhile, fiscal revenue grew 5.1% year-on-year to CNY 17.23 trillion, following a gain of 5.7% in the January–August period. During January–September, tax revenue grew 6.1%, while non-tax revenue advanced 1.2%.
2026-10-25
China Fiscal Spending Rises 1.2% in Jan-Aug
China's general public budget expenditure increased 1.2% year-on-year to CNY 18.15 trillion in the first eight months of 2026. Central government expenditure rose 6% to CNY 2.82 trillion, while local government spending increased 0.3% to CNY 15.33 trillion, indicating that fiscal support continued to be led by the central government. Among major spending categories, healthcare recorded the strongest growth, rising 9.2%, followed by social security and employment (+6.5%), debt interest payments (+5.4%), science and technology (+2.2%), and education (+0.7%). Meanwhile, expenditure declined on energy conservation and environmental protection (-12.3%), agriculture, forestry and water conservancy (-6%), culture, tourism, sports and media (-7.2%), transportation (-2.9%), and urban and rural communities (-3%).
2026-09-28
China Fiscal Spending Up 1.3% in Jan-Jul
China's general public budget expenditure increased 1.3% year-on-year to CNY 16.29 trillion in the first seven months of 2026. Central government expenditure rose 6.2% to CNY 2.48 trillion, while local government spending increased 0.5% to CNY 13.81 trillion, indicating that fiscal support continued to be led by the central government. Among major spending categories, healthcare recorded the strongest growth, rising 9.8%, followed by social security and employment (+7%), debt interest payments (+5.2%), science and technology (+1.5%), and education (+0.7%). Meanwhile, expenditure declined on energy conservation and environmental protection (-11.9%), agriculture, forestry and water conservancy (-6.8%), culture, tourism, sports and media (-6.9%), transportation (-2.5%), and urban and rural communities (-2.9%).
2026-08-25