Consumer Spending in China increased to 538646.10 CNY Hundred Million in 2024 from 512120.60 CNY Hundred Million in 2023. This dataset provides - China Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the average annual per capita consumption expenditure of households in China amounted to around ****** yuan. The consumption expenditure increased nominally by *** percent and price-adjusted by *** percent compared to the previous year.

Graph and download economic data for Real Final Consumption Expenditure for China (NCRXDCCNA) from 1980 to 2019 about China, consumption expenditures, consumption, and real.

Consumer Confidence in China increased to 89.60 points in September from 89.20 points in August of 2025. This dataset provides - China Consumer Confidence - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Historical dataset showing China consumer spending by year from 1960 to 2023.

China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Cash data was reported at 21,943.819 RMB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 19,783.537 RMB for 2022. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Cash data is updated yearly, averaging 16,174.762 RMB from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,943.819 RMB in 2023 and a record low of 10,917.421 RMB in 2013. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Cash data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Expenditure per Capita.

In 2024, households in China spent on average approximately **** percent of their consumption expenditure on food, tobacco, and liquor. Rural households spent a slightly larger share of their money on food items than urban households.

Key information about China Household Expenditure per Capita

• China Annual Household Expenditure per Capita reached 4,802.427 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the last update number of 4,660.400 USD in Dec 2023.
• China Annual Household Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1957 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 607.205 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,802.427 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 89.641 USD in Dec 1964.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of China grew 2.900 % YoY in Oct 2025.

CEIC converts Annual Household Expenditure per Capita into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Household Expenditure per Capita in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Expenditure covers Consumption Expenditure and for urban area only.

In 2024, average households in China spent approximately ***** yuan per capita on food, tobacco, and liquor annually. There was a considerable gap between urban and rural household spending.

China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data was reported at 2,547.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,460.000 RMB for 2023. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data is updated yearly, averaging 743.700 RMB from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2024, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,547.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 173.200 RMB in 2000. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita: Health Care and Medical Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Expenditure per Capita.

In 2023, the annual per capita private consumption expenditure in different regions in China varied from about 52.5 thousand yuan in Shanghai to about 1.7 thousand yuan in Tibet. The national average ranged at around 26.8 thousand yuan in that year.

Key information about China Public Consumption Expenditure

• China Public Consumption Expenditure was reported at 3,118.424 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,142.424 USD bn for Dec 2023.
• China Public Consumption Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 54.512 USD bn from Dec 1957 to 2024, with 68 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,142.424 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 5.220 USD bn in 1958.
• China Public Consumption Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure: USD: Annual.

CEIC converts annual Government Consumption Expenditure into USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Government Consumption Expenditure in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

Graph and download economic data for National Accounts: GDP by Expenditure: Current Prices: Government Final Consumption Expenditure for China (CHNGFCEADSMEI) from 1978 to 2014 about China, consumption expenditures, consumption, and government.

China Consumption Expenditure per Capita data was reported at 28,227.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,795.679 RMB for 2023. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 3,138.800 RMB from Dec 1956 (Median) to 2024, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,227.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 88.200 RMB in 1956. China Consumption Expenditure per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Expenditure per Capita.

Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) in China was reported at 7229259522659 USD in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - Household final consumption expenditure - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

China Consumption Exp per Capita: Urban: HS: Durable Consumer Goods data was reported at 431.520 RMB in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 423.810 RMB for 2011. China Consumption Exp per Capita: Urban: HS: Durable Consumer Goods data is updated yearly, averaging 213.570 RMB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2012, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 431.520 RMB in 2012 and a record low of 74.630 RMB in 1992. China Consumption Exp per Capita: Urban: HS: Durable Consumer Goods data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Income and Expenditure per Capita: Urban.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Private Consumption Expenditure

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Private Consumption Expenditure was reported at 69.177 USD bn in Sep 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 70.784 USD bn for Jun 2025.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Private Consumption Expenditure data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.344 USD bn from Mar 1973 to Sep 2025, with 211 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 71.887 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 1.172 USD bn in Mar 1973.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Private Consumption Expenditure data remains in an active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Nominal GDP: Private Consumption Expenditure: USD: Quarterly.

CEIC converts quarterly Private Consumption Expenditure into USD. Census and Statistics Department provides Private Consumption Expenditure in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

China GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Households and NPISHs: Linked Series data was reported at 49,324,716.288 RMB mn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 45,046,810.161 RMB mn for 2022. China GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Households and NPISHs: Linked Series data is updated yearly, averaging 9,053,683.274 RMB mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,324,716.288 RMB mn in 2023 and a record low of 943,503.816 RMB mn in 1990. China GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Households and NPISHs: Linked Series data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. Household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) is the market value of all goods and services, including durable products (such as cars, washing machines, and home computers), purchased by households. It excludes purchases of dwellings but includes imputed rent for owner-occupied dwellings. It also includes payments and fees to governments to obtain permits and licenses. Here, household consumption expenditure includes the expenditures of nonprofit institutions serving households, even when reported separately by the country. This series has been linked to produce a consistent time series to counteract breaks in series over time due to changes in base years, source data and methodologies. Thus, it may not be comparable with other national accounts series in the database for historical years. Data are in local currency, at current prices.;World Bank staff estimates based on World Bank national accounts data archives, OECD National Accounts, and the IMF WEO database.;;

Actual value and historical data chart for China Final Consumption Expenditure Us Dollar

According to a survey conducted in November 2022, more than ** percent of the respondents in China had spent less on non-essential items compared to a year ago, with ** percent of the respondents reporting a decline in spending on luxury goods. On the other hand, over ** percent had spent more on staples. However, the increase in essential expenditure was mostly under ** percent.