Economy, jobs and prices in Guangdong, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Guangdong was 14.16 trillion yuan in 2024 (141,634 hundred million yuan at current prices), the highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Guangdong?
Guangdong produced 10.6% 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 Guangdong?
GRP per person in Guangdong was 111,146 yuan in 2024, 17% above the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 7th highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Guangdong growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Guangdong grew by 3.5% in 2024 over 2023 (index 103.5 with the previous year at 100), 5th lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Guangdong?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 57.5% of the output of Guangdong, industry and construction (secondary) 38.4%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 4.1%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Guangdong?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 4.76 trillion yuan to the economy of Guangdong in 2024, 33.6% of GRP; construction added 701.0 billion yuan (4.9%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Guangdong?
Wholesale and retail trade added 1.35 trillion yuan (9.5% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 510.6 billion yuan (3.6%) in Guangdong in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Guangdong?
Financial intermediation added 1.24 trillion yuan in Guangdong in 2024 (8.7% of GRP) and real estate added 1.05 trillion yuan (7.4%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Guangdong?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 608.0 billion yuan to the economy of Guangdong in 2024 (4.3% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Guangdong?
Per capita disposable income of households in Guangdong was 51,474 yuan in 2024, 25% above the national average (41,314 yuan) and 7th 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 Guangdong?
Per capita disposable income in Guangdong rose from 39,014 yuan in 2019 to 51,474 yuan in 2024, an increase of 32% 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 Guangdong since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Guangdong was 35,810 yuan in 2018, 44,993 yuan in 2021 and 51,474 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 Guangdong compares with other provinces
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Guangdong ranks 7 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fujian | 137,920 yuan |
| 5 | Zhejiang | 135,565 yuan |
| 6 | Tianjin | 132,143 yuan |
| 7 | Guangdong | 111,146 yuan |
| 8 | Inner Mongolia | 110,011 yuan |
| 9 | Hubei | 102,832 yuan |
| 10 | Chongqing | 100,903 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Guangdong ranks 27 of 31, highest first. Growth in GRP at constant prices, 2024 over 2023
| Rank | Region | Real economic growth |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Jilin | 4.3% |
| 25 | Guangxi | 4.2% |
| 26 | Hainan | 3.7% |
| 27 | Guangdong | 3.5% |
| 28 | Yunnan | 3.3% |
| 29 | Heilongjiang | 3.2% |
| 30 | Qinghai | 2.7% |
Disposable income per person (2024)
Guangdong ranks 7 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Xinjiang | 66,806 yuan |
| 5 | Jiangsu | 55,415 yuan |
| 6 | Tianjin | 53,581 yuan |
| 7 | Guangdong | 51,474 yuan |
| 8 | Fujian | 47,857 yuan |
| 9 | Shandong | 42,077 yuan |
| 10 | Inner Mongolia | 40,077 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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