Economy, jobs and prices in Xizang (Tibet), China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Xizang (Tibet) was 276.5 billion yuan in 2024 (2,765 hundred million yuan at current prices), the lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Xizang?
Xizang (Tibet) produced 0.2% 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 Xizang?
GRP per person in Xizang (Tibet) was 75,237 yuan in 2024, 21% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 11th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Xizang growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Xizang (Tibet) grew by 6.3% in 2024 over 2023 (index 106.3 with the previous year at 100), the highest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Xizang?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 54.3% of the output of Xizang (Tibet), industry and construction (secondary) 36.7%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 9.0%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Xizang?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 41.3 billion yuan to the economy of Xizang (Tibet) in 2024, 14.9% of GRP; construction added 60.3 billion yuan (21.8%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Xizang?
Wholesale and retail trade added 16.2 billion yuan (5.8% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 8.1 billion yuan (2.9%) in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Xizang?
Financial intermediation added 26.7 billion yuan in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024 (9.6% of GRP) and real estate added 10.7 billion yuan (3.9%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Xizang?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 25.3 billion yuan to the economy of Xizang (Tibet) in 2024 (9.1% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Xizang?
Per capita disposable income of households in Xizang (Tibet) was 31,358 yuan in 2024, 24% below the national average (41,314 yuan) and 8th 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 Xizang?
Per capita disposable income in Xizang (Tibet) rose from 19,501 yuan in 2019 to 31,358 yuan in 2024, an increase of 61% 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 Xizang since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Xizang (Tibet) was 17,286 yuan in 2018, 24,950 yuan in 2021 and 31,358 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 Xizang (Tibet) compares with other autonomous regions
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 21 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hainan | 75,903 yuan |
| 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 |
Real economic growth (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 1 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)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 24 of 31, highest first. Per capita disposable income of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Disposable income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 | Heilongjiang | 31,269 yuan |
| 27 | Guangxi | 31,125 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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