The Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, the same pace as last year and meeting the government’s target. Growth was supported by strong exports, as companies diversified shipments to Europe and Latin America to offset weak domestic consumption and US tariffs. Total goods trade reached RMB 45.47 trillion, with exports up 6.1% and imports 0.5%. Private firms accounted for 57.3% of trade. The primary sector expanded 3.9%, the secondary sector 4.5%, while the services sector led growth at 5.4%, with IT & software (+11.1%) and leasing & business services (+10.3%) performing particularly strongly. Industrial value-added rose 5.9%, driven by equipment (+9.2%) and high-tech manufacturing (+9.4%). Retail sales grew 3.7% (online +8.6%), but fixed-asset investment fell 3.8% amid overcapacity and cautious household spending. Analysts expect growth of around 5% in 2026, though weak domestic demand could constrain upside. source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

Full Year GDP Growth in China remained unchanged at 5 percent in 2025 from 5 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in China averaged 8.08 percent from 1953 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 21.30 percent in 1958 and a record low of -27.30 percent in 1961. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Full Year GDP Growth. China Full Year GDP Growth - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Full Year GDP Growth in China remained unchanged at 5 percent in 2025 from 5 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in China is expected to reach 4.70 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the China Full Year GDP Growth is projected to trend around 4.50 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Full Year GDP Growth 5.00 5.00 percent Dec 2025
GDP 18743.80 18270.36 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Growth Rate YoY 4.50 4.80 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 1345690.20 971245.70 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 93346.80 58187.10 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 86425.10 59950.20 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 416826.00 305371.30 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP from Services 808879.30 592931.10 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 62092.10 46116.10 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate 1.20 1.10 percent Dec 2025
Gross Fixed Capital Formation 537875.60 523590.30 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2024
Gross National Income 1339672.00 1283680.30 CNY Hundred Million Dec 2024


China Full Year GDP Growth
In China, the Primary Industry includes Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery and accounts for around 9 percent of GDP. The Secondary sector, which includes Industry (40 percent of GDP) and Construction (9 percent of GDP) is the most important. The Tertiary sector accounts for the remaining 44 percent of total output and consist of Wholesale and Retail Trades; Transport, Storage, and Post; Financial Intermediation; Real Estate; Hotel and Catering Services and Others.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.00 5.00 21.30 -27.30 1953 - 2025 percent Yearly
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China Hits 5% Growth Target in 2025
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