Economy, jobs and prices in Beijing, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Beijing was 4.98 trillion yuan in 2024 (49,843 hundred million yuan at current prices), 12th highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Beijing?
Beijing produced 3.7% of the combined 2024 output of all 31 provincial-level divisions (134.03 trillion yuan).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the GDP per person in Beijing?
GRP per person in Beijing was 228,167 yuan in 2024, 139% above the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is the highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Beijing growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Beijing grew by 5.2% in 2024 over 2023 (index 105.2 with the previous year at 100), 15th lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Beijing?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 85.3% of the output of Beijing, industry and construction (secondary) 14.5%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 0.2%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Beijing?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 593.8 billion yuan to the economy of Beijing in 2024, 11.9% of GRP; construction added 141.4 billion yuan (2.8%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Beijing?
Wholesale and retail trade added 307.9 billion yuan (6.2% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 124.0 billion yuan (2.5%) in Beijing in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Beijing?
Financial intermediation added 815.4 billion yuan in Beijing in 2024 (16.4% of GRP) and real estate added 493.3 billion yuan (9.9%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Beijing?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 11.8 billion yuan to the economy of Beijing in 2024 (0.2% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Beijing?
Per capita disposable income of households in Beijing was 85,415 yuan in 2024, 107% above the national average (41,314 yuan) and 2nd highest of 31 provincial-level divisions. This is the income households have left to spend or save after tax and social contributions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast are incomes rising in Beijing?
Per capita disposable income in Beijing rose from 67,756 yuan in 2019 to 85,415 yuan in 2024, an increase of 26% in cash terms (nationally 34%). The yearbook figures are not adjusted for inflation.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much did income per person change in Beijing since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Beijing was 62,361 yuan in 2018, 75,002 yuan in 2021 and 85,415 yuan in 2024; the national figures were 28,228 yuan, 35,128 yuan and 41,314 yuan.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow Beijing compares with other municipalities
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Beijing ranks 1 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | 228,167 yuan |
| 2 | Shanghai | 217,140 yuan |
| 3 | Jiangsu | 160,694 yuan |
| 4 | Fujian | 137,920 yuan |
| 5 | Zhejiang | 135,565 yuan |
| 6 | Tianjin | 132,143 yuan |
| 7 | Guangdong | 111,146 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Beijing ranks 17 of 31, highest first. Growth in GRP at constant prices, 2024 over 2023
| Rank | Region | Real economic growth |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Ningxia | 5.4% |
| 15 | Guizhou | 5.3% |
| 16 | Shaanxi | 5.3% |
| 17 | Beijing | 5.2% |
| 18 | Tianjin | 5.1% |
| 19 | Liaoning | 5.1% |
| 20 | Jiangxi | 5.1% |
Disposable income per person (2024)
Beijing ranks 2 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanghai | 88,366 yuan |
| 2 | Beijing | 85,415 yuan |
| 3 | Zhejiang | 67,013 yuan |
| 4 | Xinjiang | 66,806 yuan |
| 5 | Jiangsu | 55,415 yuan |
| 6 | Tianjin | 53,581 yuan |
| 7 | Guangdong | 51,474 yuan |
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Sources
- National Bureau of Statistics of China: China Statistical Yearbook 2025, Table 3-9: Gross Regional Product (2024), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a9264dcab644…)
- National Bureau of Statistics of China: China Statistical Yearbook 2025, Table 6-18: Per Capita Disposable Income of Households by Region, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5ecda4c527e6…)
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