China recorded a Current Account surplus of 1956 USD Hundred Million in the third quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - China Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about China Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• China Current Account surplus accounted for 3.9 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2025, compared with a 2.7 % surplus in the previous quarter.
• China Current Account Balance: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1998 to Sep 2025, with an average value of 2.2 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.0 % in Dec 2006 and a record low of -1.7 % in Mar 2020.

CEIC calculates Current Account Balance as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Current Account Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange provides Current Account Balance in USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Nominal GDP in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Key information about China Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of China, Current Account recorded a surplus of 195.6 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 8.5 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• China Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 39.9 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 8.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4,953.4 USD bn in Sep 2025.

China recorded a Current Account surplus of 2.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - China Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The current account balance in China stood at ************** U.S. dollars in 2024. From 1997 to 2024, the account balance rose by ************** U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. Between 2024 and 2030, the account balance will rise by ************** U.S. dollars, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the current account balance. Regarding the current account balance, the International Monetary Fund states that the current account refers to all transactions other than those in financial and capital items.

Graph and download economic data for Balance of Payments: Current Account: Balance (Revenue Minus Expenditure) for China (CHNB6BLTT02STSAQ) from Q1 1998 to Q4 2024 about current account, BOP, and GDP.

In 2024, the current account balance as a share of the gross domestic product (GDP) of China stood at **** percent. Between 1997 and 2024, the figure dropped by **** percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The share is forecast to decline by *** percentage points from 2024 to 2030, fluctuating as it trends downward.This indicator expresses the current account balance as a share of the gross domestic product. With regards to the current account balance, the International Monetary Fund states that the current account refers to all transactions other than those in financial and capital items. The gross domestic product, on the other hand, refers to the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

China BoP: Current Account (CA) data was reported at 163.776 USD bn in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 157.437 USD bn for Sep 2024. China BoP: Current Account (CA) data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.746 USD bn from Mar 1998 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163.776 USD bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of -52.252 USD bn in Mar 2020. China BoP: Current Account (CA) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Administration of Foreign Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.JF: Balance of Payments (BPM6): Quarterly.

Graph and download economic data for Balance of Payments: Total Net Current Account for China, P.R.: Mainland (CHNBCAGDPBP6PT) from 1997 to 2029 about current account, BOP, China, and Net.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account Balance

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account recorded a surplus of 12.3 USD bn in Jun 2025, compared with a surplus of 16.3 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account Balance: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1999 to Jun 2025, with an averaged value of 2,922.2 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,637.1 USD bn in Sep 2012 and a record low of 2,698.7 USD bn in Jun 2015.
• CEIC converts quarterly Current Account Balance into USD. Census and Statistics Department provides Current Account Balance in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 36.0 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 25.0 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 8.5 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 109.2 USD bn in Sep 2025.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account surplus accounted for 12.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Jun 2025, compared with a 15.9 % surplus in the previous quarter.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account Balance: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1999 to Jun 2025, with an average value of 0.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.8 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of -5.5 % in Jun 2014.

CEIC calculates Current Account Balance as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Current Account Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. Census and Statistics Department provides Current Account Balance in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency.


Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of Hong Kong SAR (China), Current Account recorded a surplus of 12.3 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 36.0 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 25.0 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 8.5 USD bn in Jun 2025.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 109.2 USD bn in Sep 2025.

Current Account Services in China increased to -471.04 USD Hundred Million in the second quarter of 2025 from -593.42 USD Hundred Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Current Account - Services.

China Balance of Payment: Current Account Balance: as % of GDP data was reported at 3.168 % in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.922 % for 2025. China Balance of Payment: Current Account Balance: as % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.903 % from Dec 1982 (Median) to 2026, with 45 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.949 % in 2007 and a record low of -2.937 % in 1985. China Balance of Payment: Current Account Balance: as % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.OECD.EO: Balance of Payments: Current Account: Forecast: Non OECD Member: Annual. CBGDPR-Current account balance, as a percentage of GDP

Graph and download economic data for Current Account Balance: Total Trade of Goods for China (DISCONTINUED) (BPBLTD01CNQ637N) from Q1 1998 to Q2 2013 about current account, BOP, China, trade, and goods.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Current Account Balance Bop Us Dollar

Graph and download economic data for Balance of Payments: Total Net Current Account for Taiwan Province of China (TWNBCAGDPBP6PT) from 1990 to 2029 about Taiwan, current account, BOP, and Net.

Key information about Macau SAR (China) Current Account Balance

• Macau SAR (China) Current Account recorded a surplus of 18.0 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with a surplus of 14.3 USD bn in the previous year.
• Macau SAR (China) Current Account Balance: USD mn data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2002 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 20.3 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.3 USD bn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 2.2 USD bn in Dec 2006.
• CEIC converts annual Current Account Balance into USD. The Monetary Authority of Macao provides Current Account Balance in local currency. The Monetary Authority of Macao average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 1.4 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Macau SAR (China) Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 879.1 USD mn in Dec 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 4.8 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 12.9 USD bn in Sep 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Current Account Balance Percent Of GDP

Current Account Goods in China decreased to 2191.40 USD Hundred Million in the second quarter of 2025 from 2375.31 USD Hundred Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for China Current Account - Goods.

China BoP: Current Account: Goods: Debit data was reported at -212.490 USD bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of -184.768 USD bn for Feb 2025. China BoP: Current Account: Goods: Debit data is updated monthly, averaging -172.743 USD bn from Jan 2015 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 119 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -88.658 USD bn in Feb 2016 and a record low of -273.236 USD bn in Dec 2021. China BoP: Current Account: Goods: Debit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Administration of Foreign Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Balance of Payments – Table CN.JF: Balance of Payments: Current Account: Goods and Services: Monthly.

Graph and download economic data for Balance of Payments: Total Net Current Account for China, P.R.: Hong Kong (HKGBCAGDPBP6PT) from 1990 to 2029 about Hong Kong, current account, BOP, China, and Net.