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Housing Index in China decreased by 3.20 percent in June from -3.50 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - China Newly Built House Prices YoY Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

House price index in China, March, 2025 The most recent value is 121.64 index points as of Q1 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 122.7 index points. Historically, the average for China from Q2 2005 to Q1 2025 is 113.55 index points. The minimum of 75.87 index points was recorded in Q2 2005, while the maximum of 145.91 index points was reached in Q3 2021. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data was reported at 9,510.153 RMB/sq m in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,547.228 RMB/sq m for Feb 2025. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data is updated monthly, averaging 5,157.474 RMB/sq m from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 352 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,029.538 RMB/sq m in Feb 2021 and a record low of 599.276 RMB/sq m in Feb 1996. China Property Price: YTD Avg: Overall data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PD: NBS: Property Price: Monthly.

In 2023, the average price of real estate in China was approximately ****** yuan per square meter, representing a decrease from the previous year. Rising prices in the real estate market Since the 1998 housing reform, property prices in China have been rising continuously. Housing in the country is now often unaffordable, especially considering the modest per capita income of Chinese households. Shanghai and Beijing even have some of the most competitive real estate markets in the world. The rapid growth in housing prices has increased wealth among homeowners, while it also led to a culture of speculation among buyers and real estate developers. Housing was treated as investments, with owners expecting the prices to grow further every year. Risk factors The expectation of a steadily growing real estate market has created a property bubble and a potential debt crisis. As Chinese real estate giants, such as China Evergrande and Country Garden, operate by continuously acquiring land plots and initiating new projects, which often require substantial loans and investments, a slowdown in property demands or a decline in home prices can significantly affect the financial situation of these companies, putting China’s banks in a vulnerable position. In addition, due to a lack of regulations and monetary constraints, the long-term maintenance issues of high-rise apartments are also a concern to the sustainable development of China’s cities.

Key information about House Prices Growth

• China house prices dropped 4.1% YoY in Dec 2024, following a decrease of 4.8% YoY in the previous month.
• YoY growth data is updated monthly, available from Mar 1999 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 7.4%.
• House price data reached an all-time high of 25.0% in Feb 2010 and a record low of -12.6% in Apr 1999.

CEIC calculates House Prices Growth from monthly Average Residential Property Price per Square Meter. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Average Residential Property Price per Square Meter in local currency.

Residential Property Prices in China decreased 7.52 percent in March of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Residential Property Prices.

Despite a slowdown in the country's economy, property prices remained relatively high across China in 2023. In Shanghai, the average prices for residential housing exceeded ****** yuan per square meter, making the metropolis one of the most expensive cities to live in globally. Meanwhile, many less developed regions, such as the provinces of Guizhou, Gansu, and Guangxi, had average housing prices below ***** yuan per square meter. High property prices in major cities The commodification of real estate in the 1990s led to a rapid rise in property prices across China over the last three decades. Between 1998 and 2023, average property prices in China ************************* to more than ****** yuan per square meter. The cost of housing in core areas of major urban centers such as Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing can often reach unaffordable levels, even for the middle class. Key drivers behind the housing price rise Due to the regional disparities in the country, China's rapid urbanization resulted in a high influx of internal migrants into its eastern cities, resulting in a short housing supply across many regions. At the same time, due to China's unique land and tax system, local governments are often highly dependent on land transfer revenues for their finances. As a result, many regional authorities tend to restrict the supply of available land in the market, further exacerbating property price rises across the country.

House Price Index MoM in China decreased to -0.30 percent in June from -0.20 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China House Price Index MoM.

Key information about China Nominal Residential Property Price Index

• China Nominal Residential Property Price Index was reported at 124.927 2010=100 in Sep 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 128.212 2010=100 for Jun 2024.
• China Nominal Residential Property Price Index data is updated quarterly, averaging 111.271 2010=100 from Jun 2005 to Sep 2024, with 78 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 145.913 2010=100 in Sep 2021 and a record low of 75.868 2010=100 in Jun 2005.
• China Nominal Residential Property Price Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Nominal Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly.

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Property Price: YTD Avg: Beijing data was reported at 28,360.916 RMB/sq m in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36,835.882 RMB/sq m for Feb 2025. Property Price: YTD Avg: Beijing data is updated monthly, averaging 19,466.029 RMB/sq m from Jan 2003 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 267 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,343.603 RMB/sq m in Jun 2021 and a record low of 4,515.769 RMB/sq m in Feb 2004. Property Price: YTD Avg: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PD: NBS: Property Price: Monthly.

Key information about China Gold Production

• China Real Residential Property Price Index was reported at 93.823 2010=100 in Sep 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 96.851 2010=100 for Jun 2024.
• China Real Residential Property Price Index data is updated quarterly, averaging 99.037 2010=100 from Jun 2005 to Sep 2024, with 78 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 112.991 2010=100 in Sep 2021 and a record low of 87.950 2010=100 in Jun 2005.
• China Real Residential Property Price Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank for International Settlements.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Property Sector – Table RK.BIS.RPPI: Selected Real Residential Property Price Index: 2010=100: Quarterly. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

In 2023, the average price for residential real estate in Shenzhen ****** yuan per square meter. This was the highest price among all major cities in China, with the average price across the country amounting to ****** yuan per square meter. A pillar of the Chinese economy China gradually abolished its welfare housing allocation system and liberalized its real estate market in the 1990s. In 2003, the government declared the real estate sector as one of the pillars of the Chinese economy. Thanks to the country's rapid economic development and urbanization, China's real estate market expanded significantly in the last two decades, with the sector accounting for about seven percent of China's GDP in 2022. Unaffordable in major urban centers While the real estate industry greatly contributed to the growth of China's economy, the housing market boom also created social issues and financial risks. In comparison to household income, property prices in major cities, most notably Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, are extraordinarily expensive for average citizens. Soaring housing prices have also led to a rapid division of wealth between homeowners and renters. At the same time, debt problems created by the rapid expansion of real estate companies and the high levels of debt accumulated by Chinese citizens have created serious potential hazards for China's financial system.

In 2023, the average selling price of residential property in China was ****** yuan per square meter, a slight increase of *** yuan from the previous year. Property prices in China have almost doubled over the past decade, but the market boom has been losing steam since around 2021.

Chinese housing prices rose by over 10 percent per year in real terms between 2003 and 2014 and are now between two and ten times higher than the construction cost of apartments. At the same time, Chinese developers built 100 billion square feet of residential real estate. This boom has been accompanied by a large increase in the number of vacant homes, held by both developers and households. This boom may turn out to be a housing bubble followed by a crash, yet that future is far from certain. The demand for real estate in China is so strong that current prices might be sustainable, especially given the sparse alternative investments for Chinese households, so long as the level of new supply is radically curtailed. Whether that happens depends on the policies of the Chinese government, which must weigh the benefits of price stability against the costs of restricting urban growth.

In 2023, with an average price reaching ****** yuan per square meter, Beijing had the most unaffordable residential housing market in China. The costs for housing were also high in eastern economic powerhouses, such as the municipalities of Shanghai and Tianjin, as well as the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian. On average, the price for apartments in the country was ****** yuan per square meter in 2023.

The China Residential Real Estate Market is Segmented by Property Type (Apartments & Condominiums and Villas & Landed Houses), Price Band (Affordable, Mid-Market and Luxury), Mode of Sale (Primary and Secondary), Business Model (Sales and Rental) and Key Cities (Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and Other Key Cities). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

New Home Sales YoY in China decreased to -23 percent in June from -8.60 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China New Home Sales YoY.

In 2022, the price for new residential property in Shanghai's inner ring dropped by more than ***** yuan per square meter, to ******* yuan per square meter. Although the local authorities introduced policies to stabilize the market, the real estate market in Shanghai’s central districts remained under downward pressure, similar to those experienced by other major cities in China. The most competitive real estate market in the country Home prices in Shanghai are among the most expensive globally. The area within the city's inner ring road is certainly one of the most competitive real estate markets in all of China, with property prices nearly *********** higher than those outside the outer ring road. Rising prices are far beyond the reach of ordinary residents, and the few who can afford to buy often have to take out substantial mortgages for their homes, resulting in a high proportion of real estate in their personal assets. Challenges facing China’s real estate sector The high level of indebtedness of the Chinese people and the bubbles in the country's real estate sector have become one of the major risks to China's economy. While developers expanded through continuous borrowing and the sale of off-plan properties to homebuyers, the market saw a significant excess of housing supply in most regions. There have also been instances in recent years where developers have had difficulties in completing construction projects or in repaying their loans or bonds. Addressing the risks in China's real estate sector, particularly in companies such as the Evergrande Group and Country Garden, has become an urgent task to ensure China's economic stability and prosperity.

The China residential real estate industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during 2025-2033. The market size was valued at XX million in 2025 and is projected to reach XX million by 2033. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing urbanization, rising disposable income, and government policies that support homeownership. The key drivers of the market include the increasing demand for housing from the growing middle class, the government's focus on affordable housing, and the development of smart cities. However, the market is also facing some challenges, such as the rising cost of land, the strict regulations on real estate development, and the increasing competition from the rental market. The market is segmented by type into apartments & condominiums, villas & landed houses, and by key cities into Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and other key cities. The major players in the market include Evergrande Real Estate Group Limited, China Overseas Land & Investment Limited, Longfor Group Holdings Limited, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC), Shimao Group Holdings Limited, Sunac China Holdings Limited, China Resources Land Limited, China Vanke Co Ltd, China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co Ltd, and Country Garden Holdings Company Limited. The market concentration is moderate, with the top 5 players accounting for XX% of the market share. The companies are focusing on expanding their presence in key cities, developing new projects, and offering innovative products and services to meet the evolving needs of consumers. The China residential real estate industry is one of the largest and most important in the world. In 2021, the industry was valued at over $4 trillion USD and is projected to grow to over $6 trillion USD by 2025. The industry is characterized by a high concentration of large developers, with the top 10 developers accounting for over 50% of the market share. The industry is also highly regulated, with the government implementing a number of policies to control prices and prevent speculation. Recent developments include: February 2022: Dar Al-Arkan, a Saudi real estate corporation, announced the creation of an office in Beijing, China. The move is in accordance with Dar Al-strategic Arkan's expansion ambitions and builds on the company's global brand development efforts. The company's Beijing office is expected to serve a variety of tasks, including establishing joint ventures between Dar Al-Arkan and renowned Chinese real estate developers for both the Chinese and Saudi markets, as well as enhancing investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities between the two countries. Dar Al-office Arkan's will serve as a hub for Chinese enterprises and investors looking to expand, start businesses, or invest in the Kingdom., February 2022: China Evergrande Group announced that it sold stakes and "right to debt" in four developments to two state-owned trust firms for CNY 2.13 billion (USD 0.35 billion), in a move to ensure their construction goes ahead as well as delivery of its other projects. The world's most indebted property developer is struggling to complete projects and homes - deemed a priority by China's policymakers to ensure social stability - while weighed down by its more than USD 300 billion in liabilities. Evergrande sold its stake and right to debt in a residential development in Chongqing and Dongguan to Everbright Trust for CNY 1.03 billion (USD 0.19 billion), as well as those in a housing project in Foshan and a theme park development in Guangzhou to Minmetals Trust for CNY 1.1 billion (USD 0.16 billion).. Key drivers for this market are: Government Infrastructure Spending, Urbanization and Increasing Disposable Incomes. Potential restraints include: Oversupply in the Real Estate, Labor Shortages. Notable trends are: Urbanization Driving the Residential Real Estate Market.