Economy, jobs and prices in Hunan, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Hunan was 5.32 trillion yuan in 2024 (53,231 hundred million yuan at current prices), 10th highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Hunan?
Hunan produced 4.0% 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 Hunan?
GRP per person in Hunan was 81,225 yuan in 2024, 15% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 14th highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Hunan growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Hunan grew by 4.8% in 2024 over 2023 (index 104.8 with the previous year at 100), 9th lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Hunan?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 54.1% of the output of Hunan, industry and construction (secondary) 36.7%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 9.2%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Hunan?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 1.56 trillion yuan to the economy of Hunan in 2024, 29.3% of GRP; construction added 400.7 billion yuan (7.5%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Hunan?
Wholesale and retail trade added 579.0 billion yuan (10.9% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 253.2 billion yuan (4.8%) in Hunan in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Hunan?
Financial intermediation added 259.9 billion yuan in Hunan in 2024 (4.9% of GRP) and real estate added 281.0 billion yuan (5.3%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Hunan?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 523.2 billion yuan to the economy of Hunan in 2024 (9.8% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Hunan?
Per capita disposable income of households in Hunan was 37,679 yuan in 2024, 9% below the national average (41,314 yuan) and 13th 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 Hunan?
Per capita disposable income in Hunan rose from 27,680 yuan in 2019 to 37,679 yuan in 2024, an increase of 36% 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 Hunan since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Hunan was 25,241 yuan in 2018, 31,993 yuan in 2021 and 37,679 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 Hunan compares with other provinces
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Hunan ranks 14 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Shandong | 97,575 yuan |
| 12 | Shaanxi | 89,915 yuan |
| 13 | Anhui | 82,694 yuan |
| 14 | Hunan | 81,225 yuan |
| 15 | Xinjiang | 78,660 yuan |
| 16 | Liaoning | 78,236 yuan |
| 17 | Sichuan | 77,333 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Hunan ranks 23 of 31, highest first. Growth in GRP at constant prices, 2024 over 2023
| Rank | Region | Real economic growth |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jiangxi | 5.1% |
| 21 | Henan | 5.1% |
| 22 | Shanghai | 5.0% |
| 23 | Hunan | 4.8% |
| 24 | Jilin | 4.3% |
| 25 | Guangxi | 4.2% |
| 26 | Hainan | 3.7% |
Disposable income per person (2024)
Hunan ranks 13 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Inner Mongolia | 40,077 yuan |
| 11 | Liaoning | 39,844 yuan |
| 12 | Chongqing | 39,713 yuan |
| 13 | Hunan | 37,679 yuan |
| 14 | Hubei | 36,947 yuan |
| 15 | Anhui | 36,782 yuan |
| 16 | Jiangxi | 36,007 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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