Economy, jobs and prices in Xinjiang, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Xinjiang was 2.05 trillion yuan in 2024 (20,534 hundred million yuan at current prices), 9th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Xinjiang?
Xinjiang produced 1.5% 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 Xinjiang?
GRP per person in Xinjiang was 78,660 yuan in 2024, 17% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 15th highest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Xinjiang growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Xinjiang grew by 6.1% in 2024 over 2023 (index 106.1 with the previous year at 100), 2nd highest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Xinjiang?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 47.9% of the output of Xinjiang, industry and construction (secondary) 39.6%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 12.5%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Xinjiang?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 678.5 billion yuan to the economy of Xinjiang in 2024, 33.0% of GRP; construction added 147.4 billion yuan (7.2%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Xinjiang?
Wholesale and retail trade added 97.1 billion yuan (4.7% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 116.8 billion yuan (5.7%) in Xinjiang in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Xinjiang?
Financial intermediation added 103.3 billion yuan in Xinjiang in 2024 (5.0% of GRP) and real estate added 91.0 billion yuan (4.4%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Xinjiang?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 275.2 billion yuan to the economy of Xinjiang in 2024 (13.4% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Xinjiang?
Per capita disposable income of households in Xinjiang was 66,806 yuan in 2024, 62% above the national average (41,314 yuan) and 4th 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 Xinjiang?
Per capita disposable income in Xinjiang rose from 23,103 yuan in 2019 to 66,806 yuan in 2024, an increase of 189% 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 Xinjiang since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Xinjiang was 21,500 yuan in 2018, 26,075 yuan in 2021 and 66,806 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 Xinjiang compares with other autonomous regions
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Xinjiang ranks 15 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 | Hainan | 75,903 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Xinjiang ranks 2 of 31, highest first. Growth in GRP at constant prices, 2024 over 2023
| Rank | Region | Real economic growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xizang (Tibet) | 6.3% |
| 2 | Xinjiang | 6.1% |
| 3 | Inner Mongolia | 5.8% |
| 4 | Jiangsu | 5.8% |
| 5 | Anhui | 5.8% |
| 6 | Hubei | 5.8% |
| 7 | Gansu | 5.8% |
Disposable income per person (2024)
Xinjiang ranks 4 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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