Poverty and living standards in Xizang (Tibet), China: official figures
Households in Xizang (Tibet) spent 18,983 yuan per person on consumption in 2024, 33% below the national average (28,227 yuan) and the lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of their income do people spend in Xizang?
Consumption spending in Xizang (Tibet) was 61% of per capita disposable income in 2024 (18,983 yuan of 31,358 yuan); nationally it was 68% (Tables 6-21 and 6-18).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do people spend on food in Xizang?
Food, tobacco and alcohol took 6,992 yuan per person in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024, 36.8% of consumption spending (nationally 29.8%), 2nd highest of 31 share among the 31 divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do people spend on housing in Xizang?
Housing (rent, utilities and home upkeep) cost 3,921 yuan per person in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024, 20.7% of consumption spending, 37% below the national average (6,263 yuan). That is 3rd lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do people spend on transport in Xizang?
Transport and communications spending was 2,754 yuan per person in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024 (31% below the national average, national figure 3,976 yuan).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do households spend on education in Xizang?
Education, culture and recreation spending was 952 yuan per person in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024 (70% below the national average, national figure 3,189 yuan).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do people spend on health care in Xizang?
Health care and medical services spending was 899 yuan per person in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024, 4.7% of consumption spending (nationally 2547 yuan, 9.0%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much do people spend on clothes and household goods in Xizang?
Clothing and footwear took 1,631 yuan per person and household equipment, furnishings and services 1,256 yuan in Xizang (Tibet) in 2024 (national figures 1,521 yuan and 1,547 yuan).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow many poor people get help with health insurance in Xizang?
In 2024 the medical aid scheme in Xizang paid the health insurance contributions of 537,000 low-income people (1451 per 10,000 residents; 6th highest of 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions; national figure 562 per 10,000). Medical aid is the state scheme that helps people on the minimum living allowance and other poor households with insurance and treatment costs.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow many people receive medical aid treatment in Xizang?
1,018,000 outpatient and inpatient treatments in Xizang were covered by medical aid in 2024, 275 per 1,000 residents (2nd highest of 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions; national figure 128 per 1,000).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow much medical aid do poor residents of Xizang use?
Xizang medical aid covered 1,018,000 treatments for 537,000 subsidised insurance members in 2024; there were 1.9 aided treatments for each subsidised member (national figure 2.3).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow Xizang (Tibet) compares with other autonomous regions
Consumption spending per person (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 31 of 31, highest first. Per capita consumption expenditure of households, yuan
| Rank | Region | Consumption spending per person |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Xinjiang | 21,364 yuan |
| 26 | Qinghai | 21,204 yuan |
| 27 | Guangxi | 21,150 yuan |
| 28 | Shanxi | 21,090 yuan |
| 29 | Guizhou | 20,871 yuan |
| 30 | Gansu | 19,829 yuan |
| 31 | Xizang (Tibet) | 18,983 yuan |
Food share of household spending (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 2 of 31, highest first. Food, tobacco and alcohol as a share of consumption expenditure
| Rank | Region | Food share of household spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hainan | 38.8% |
| 2 | Xizang (Tibet) | 36.8% |
| 3 | Anhui | 33.7% |
| 4 | Guangdong | 32.7% |
| 5 | Sichuan | 32.7% |
| 6 | Yunnan | 32.5% |
| 7 | Fujian | 32.0% |
Housing spending per person (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 29 of 31, highest first. Per capita household spending on housing, yuan
| Rank | Region | Housing spending per person |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Ningxia | 4,174 yuan |
| 26 | Heilongjiang | 4,144 yuan |
| 27 | Qinghai | 4,060 yuan |
| 28 | Gansu | 3,956 yuan |
| 29 | Xizang (Tibet) | 3,921 yuan |
| 30 | Guizhou | 3,660 yuan |
| 31 | Xinjiang | 3,650 yuan |
People helped to pay for medical insurance, per 10,000 residents (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 6 of 31, highest first. Medical aid pays insurance contributions for low-income people; divided by year-end population.
| Rank | Region | People helped to pay for medical insurance, per 10,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Yunnan | 2115 |
| 4 | Xinjiang | 1572 |
| 5 | Ningxia | 1481 |
| 6 | Xizang (Tibet) | 1451 |
| 7 | Sichuan | 941 |
| 8 | Qinghai | 825 |
| 9 | Inner Mongolia | 671 |
Medical aid treatments per 1,000 residents (2024)
Xizang (Tibet) ranks 2 of 31, highest first. Outpatient and inpatient treatments receiving medical aid.
| Rank | Region | Medical aid treatments per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiangsu | 327 |
| 2 | Xizang (Tibet) | 275 |
| 3 | Jiangxi | 222 |
| 4 | Gansu | 219 |
| 5 | Zhejiang | 200 |
| 6 | Beijing | 192 |
| 7 | Chongqing | 182 |
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Sources
- National Bureau of Statistics of China: China Statistical Yearbook 2025, Table 6-21: Per Capita Consumption Expenditure of Households by Composition and Region (2024), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 364b1913585f…)
- National Bureau of Statistics of China: China Statistical Yearbook 2025, Table 22-22 Statistics on Medical Aid by Region (2024), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1c077cfceae2…)
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