Economy, jobs and prices in Qinghai, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Qinghai was 395.1 billion yuan in 2024 (3,951 hundred million yuan at current prices), 2nd lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Qinghai?
Qinghai produced 0.3% 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 Qinghai?
GRP per person in Qinghai was 66,568 yuan in 2024, 30% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 8th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Qinghai growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Qinghai grew by 2.7% in 2024 over 2023 (index 102.7 with the previous year at 100), 2nd lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Qinghai?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 48.8% of the output of Qinghai, industry and construction (secondary) 42.1%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 9.1%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Qinghai?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 135.2 billion yuan to the economy of Qinghai in 2024, 34.2% of GRP; construction added 31.8 billion yuan (8.1%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Qinghai?
Wholesale and retail trade added 17.0 billion yuan (4.3% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 17.8 billion yuan (4.5%) in Qinghai in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Qinghai?
Financial intermediation added 28.4 billion yuan in Qinghai in 2024 (7.2% of GRP) and real estate added 19.8 billion yuan (5.0%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Qinghai?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 36.0 billion yuan to the economy of Qinghai in 2024 (9.1% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Qinghai?
Per capita disposable income of households in Qinghai was 30,117 yuan in 2024, 27% below the national average (41,314 yuan) and 4th lowest 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 Qinghai?
Per capita disposable income in Qinghai rose from 22,618 yuan in 2019 to 30,117 yuan in 2024, an increase of 33% 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 Qinghai since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Qinghai was 20,757 yuan in 2018, 25,919 yuan in 2021 and 30,117 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 Qinghai compares with other provinces
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Qinghai ranks 24 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Xizang (Tibet) | 75,237 yuan |
| 22 | Shanxi | 73,769 yuan |
| 23 | Yunnan | 67,612 yuan |
| 24 | Qinghai | 66,568 yuan |
| 25 | Henan | 64,888 yuan |
| 26 | Hebei | 64,352 yuan |
| 27 | Jilin | 61,689 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Qinghai ranks 30 of 31, highest first. Growth in GRP at constant prices, 2024 over 2023
| Rank | Region | Real economic growth |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Guangxi | 4.2% |
| 26 | Hainan | 3.7% |
| 27 | Guangdong | 3.5% |
| 28 | Yunnan | 3.3% |
| 29 | Heilongjiang | 3.2% |
| 30 | Qinghai | 2.7% |
| 31 | Shanxi | 2.3% |
Disposable income per person (2024)
Qinghai ranks 28 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Jilin | 31,318 yuan |
| 26 | Heilongjiang | 31,269 yuan |
| 27 | Guangxi | 31,125 yuan |
| 28 | Qinghai | 30,117 yuan |
| 29 | Yunnan | 29,932 yuan |
| 30 | Guizhou | 28,561 yuan |
| 31 | Gansu | 26,612 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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