Economy, jobs and prices in Shanxi, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Shanxi was 2.55 trillion yuan in 2024 (25,495 hundred million yuan at current prices), 11th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Shanxi?
Shanxi produced 1.9% 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 Shanxi?
GRP per person in Shanxi was 73,769 yuan in 2024, 23% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 10th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Shanxi growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Shanxi grew by 2.3% in 2024 over 2023 (index 102.3 with the previous year at 100), the lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Shanxi?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 51.3% of the output of Shanxi, industry and construction (secondary) 43.2%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 5.5%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Shanxi?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 988.7 billion yuan to the economy of Shanxi in 2024, 38.8% of GRP; construction added 118.9 billion yuan (4.7%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Shanxi?
Wholesale and retail trade added 177.9 billion yuan (7.0% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 142.8 billion yuan (5.6%) in Shanxi in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Shanxi?
Financial intermediation added 152.0 billion yuan in Shanxi in 2024 (6.0% of GRP) and real estate added 127.8 billion yuan (5.0%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Shanxi?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 147.8 billion yuan to the economy of Shanxi in 2024 (5.8% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Shanxi?
Per capita disposable income of households in Shanxi was 32,441 yuan in 2024, 21% below the national average (41,314 yuan) and 10th 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 Shanxi?
Per capita disposable income in Shanxi rose from 23,828 yuan in 2019 to 32,441 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 Shanxi since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Shanxi was 21,990 yuan in 2018, 27,426 yuan in 2021 and 32,441 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 Shanxi compares with other provinces
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Shanxi ranks 22 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Jiangxi | 75,862 yuan |
| 20 | Ningxia | 75,484 yuan |
| 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 |
Real economic growth (2024)
Shanxi ranks 31 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)
Shanxi ranks 22 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Sichuan | 34,325 yuan |
| 20 | Shaanxi | 33,905 yuan |
| 21 | Ningxia | 33,355 yuan |
| 22 | Shanxi | 32,441 yuan |
| 23 | Henan | 31,552 yuan |
| 24 | Xizang (Tibet) | 31,358 yuan |
| 25 | Jilin | 31,318 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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