Economy, jobs and prices in Yunnan, China: official figures
The gross regional product (GRP, the regional equivalent of GDP) of Yunnan was 3.15 trillion yuan in 2024 (31,534 hundred million yuan at current prices), 14th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
How much of China's economy is Yunnan?
Yunnan produced 2.4% 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 Yunnan?
GRP per person in Yunnan was 67,612 yuan in 2024, 29% below the average of all 31 divisions combined (95,309 yuan). That is 9th lowest of 31 provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Yunnan growing?
After adjusting for price changes, the economy of Yunnan grew by 3.3% in 2024 over 2023 (index 103.3 with the previous year at 100), 4th lowest of 31 for growth among the provincial-level divisions.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Yunnan?
In 2024 the services (tertiary) sector made up 53.9% of the output of Yunnan, industry and construction (secondary) 32.8%, and farming, forestry and fishing (primary) 13.3%.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is industry in Yunnan?
Industry (mining, manufacturing and utilities) added 745.4 billion yuan to the economy of Yunnan in 2024, 23.6% of GRP; construction added 289.6 billion yuan (9.2%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is trade and transport in Yunnan?
Wholesale and retail trade added 358.6 billion yuan (11.4% of GRP) and transport, storage and post added 139.6 billion yuan (4.4%) in Yunnan in 2024.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow big is the financial sector in Yunnan?
Financial intermediation added 153.2 billion yuan in Yunnan in 2024 (4.9% of GRP) and real estate added 180.6 billion yuan (5.7%).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyHow important is farming in Yunnan?
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery added 428.0 billion yuan to the economy of Yunnan in 2024 (13.6% of GRP).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China · saved copyWhat is the average income in Yunnan?
Per capita disposable income of households in Yunnan was 29,932 yuan in 2024, 28% below the national average (41,314 yuan) and 3rd 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 Yunnan?
Per capita disposable income in Yunnan rose from 22,082 yuan in 2019 to 29,932 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 Yunnan since 2018?
Per capita disposable income in Yunnan was 20,084 yuan in 2018, 25,666 yuan in 2021 and 29,932 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 Yunnan compares with other provinces
GDP per person (GRP per capita) (2024)
Yunnan ranks 23 of 31, highest first. Gross regional product per person, yuan, current prices
| Rank | Region | GDP per person (GRP per capita) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 | Hebei | 64,352 yuan |
Real economic growth (2024)
Yunnan ranks 28 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)
Yunnan ranks 29 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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