In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of Beijing municipality amounted to around ******* yuan, up from ******* yuan in 2015. Beijing is the capital city of China and after Shanghai the second largest city in the country. Per capita GDP development in Beijing Beijing saw an amazingly steady development of per capita GDP over the last decades, with nominal figures roughly doubling over the last ten years and exceeding ****** U.S. dollars for the first time in 2017. When compared on a national provincial and municipal level, Beijing displays the highest per capita GDP figures in China. From a city perspective, only very few Chinese cities indicate per capita GDP values on a comparable or higher level. Compared to other countries in the Asian Pacific region, Beijing’s per capita GDP is in the middle field and still considerably lower than the national average in developed East Asian countries. People’s income situation in Beijing As with per capita GDP, disposable income per person living in Beijing improved steadily over time. Real growth rates of disposable income slowed down in recent years but still indicated a robust positive development. Although overall consumer price inflation was consistently low in Beijing, prices for housing, child-related services, and eating out exploded over the years, leaving the impression for many lower income families that life in Beijing is no longer affordable.

GDP: Beijing data was reported at 4,984.310 RMB bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,735.370 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 41.022 RMB bn from Dec 1952 (Median) to 2024, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,984.310 RMB bn in 2024 and a record low of 0.788 RMB bn in 1952. GDP: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AE: Gross Domestic Product: Prefecture Level City.

In 2024, the nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of the Chinese capital, Beijing, amounted to approximately **** trillion yuan, compared to about **** trillion yuan in the previous year. Beijing municipality is located in northern China, together with Tianjin and Hebei province it forms the Jing-Jin-Ji Metropolitan Region, which is the most important economic zone in northern China. GDP development in Beijing After the initiation of the reform era in 1978, Beijing experienced an unprecedented phase of economic growth. GDP growth rates displayed double digits for most of this period, especially in the years between 1992 and 2008. Beijing’s growth rates closely resembled national Chinese figures but were slightly higher on average. Interrupted by the global financial crises in 2008, economic development slowed down in the years following. Per capita GDP in Beijing displayed a similar development, and per capita disposable income crossed the 10,000 U.S. dollar threshold in 2020. This was one of the highest values for disposable income among municipalities and provinces in China. Real growth rates of per capita disposable income were slightly lower than GDP growth, but still indicated a robust improvement of people’s income in recent years. GDP sector distribution As the capital city of China, Beijing’s economy has always been comparatively service oriented. The share of the service sector in terms of GDP reached more than ** percent in 2024, which was the highest value of all cities in China. The relocation of parts of the manufacturing industries to neighboring districts in order to improve air quality and the congestion level of the city’s infrastructure is further contributing to this development. Economic sectors that are of great importance to the city and were promoted by the municipal government in recent years are financial intermediation, IT services and scientific research and development.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Year to Date: Beijing data was reported at 1,215.990 RMB bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,984.310 RMB bn for Dec 2024. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Year to Date: Beijing data is updated quarterly, averaging 742.063 RMB bn from Dec 1992 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 112 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,984.310 RMB bn in Dec 2024 and a record low of 40.650 RMB bn in Mar 1999. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Year to Date: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: by Province: Quarterly.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data was reported at 228,000.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 200,278.000 RMB for 2023. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 2,993.000 RMB from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 228,000.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 66.000 RMB in 1949. Gross Domestic Product (GDP): per Capita: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product per Capita.

In 2024, the real gross domestic product (GDP) of Beijing municipality in China increased by *** percent from the previous year. The growth speed of the GDP in Beijing slowed down over the years.

GDP: per Capita: Beijing data was reported at 228,000.000 RMB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 200,278.000 RMB for 2023. GDP: per Capita: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 28,097.000 RMB from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2024, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 228,000.000 RMB in 2024 and a record low of 1,257.000 RMB in 1978. GDP: per Capita: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AE: Gross Domestic Product: Prefecture Level City: per Capita.

In 2024, the service sector of the economy in Beijing municipality in China grew by around *** percent compared to the previous year. The share of the secondary sector in the city's total gross regional product has always been larger in Beijing than in other Chinese cities, probably due to its status as the capital of China.

GDP Index: Beijing data was reported at 105.200 Prev Year=100 in 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 105.200 Prev Year=100 for 2023. GDP Index: Beijing data is updated yearly, averaging 109.700 Prev Year=100 from Dec 1952 (Median) to 2024, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 237.300 Prev Year=100 in 1953 and a record low of 59.400 Prev Year=100 in 1961. GDP Index: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.AB: Gross Domestic Product: Index: by Province.

In 2024, the value added of the IT sector in Beijing municipality in China amounted to approximately *** trillion yuan and contributed about **** percent to the total GDP of Beijing. Other important economic sectors in Beijing were financial intermediation and scientific research. Over recent years, the growth of value added by the IT industry in Beijing displayed the highest growth rates of economic sectors in the city.

In 2024, the IT sector in Beijing municipality in China contributed about **** percent to the city's total GDP. Other important economic sectors in Beijing were financial intermediation and scientific research. Over recent years, the growth of value added by the IT industry in Beijing has displayed the highest growth rates of economic sectors in the city.

This statistic depicts the gross domestic product of Beijing municipality distributed across sectors from 2014 to 2024. In 2024, the service sector contributed around **** percent to the GDP of China's capital city, whereas *** percent of the economic value originated from agriculture and **** percent from industry.

GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry data was reported at 722.680 RMB bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 652.560 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 17.417 RMB bn from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 738.900 RMB bn in 2021 and a record low of 0.102 RMB bn in 1949. GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: Beijing.

GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry: Industry data was reported at 593.760 RMB bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 500.850 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry: Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 14.786 RMB bn from Dec 1949 (Median) to 2024, with 76 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 593.760 RMB bn in 2024 and a record low of 0.091 RMB bn in 1949. GDP: Beijing: Secondary Industry: Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: Beijing.

In 2024, the annual per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in different provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions in China varied from approximately 228,200 yuan in Beijing municipality to roughly 52,800 yuan in Gansu province. The average national per capita GDP crossed the threshold of 10,000 U.S. dollars in 2019 and reached around 95,700 yuan in 2024. Regional economic differences in China The level of economic development varies considerably in different parts of China. Four major geographic and economic regions can be discerned in the country: The economically advanced coastal regions in the east, less developed regions in Northeast and Central China, and the developing regions in the west. This division has deep historical roots reflecting the geography of each region and their political past and present. Furthermore, regional economic development closely correlates with regional urbanization rates, which closely resembles the borders of the four main economic regions. Private income in different parts of China Breaking the average income figures further down by province, municipality, or autonomous region reveals that the average disposable income in Shanghai or Beijing is on average more than three times higher than in Tibet or Gansu province. In rural areas, average disposable income is often only between one third and one half of that in urban areas of the same region. Accordingly, consumer expenditure per capita in urban areas reaches the highest levels in Shanghai, Beijing, and the coastal regions of China.

GDP: Beijing: TI: Finance data was reported at 815.420 RMB bn in 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 866.310 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing: TI: Finance data is updated yearly, averaging 164.852 RMB bn from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 866.310 RMB bn in 2023 and a record low of 6.572 RMB bn in 1992. GDP: Beijing: TI: Finance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: Beijing.

In 2024, the real value added by the IT sector to the gross regional product of Beijing municipality in China grew by around ** percent and amounted to approximately *** trillion yuan. Due to the lifting of all restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic at the end of 2022, the value added by the hotel and catering sector increased by about **** percent in 2023.

GDP: Beijing: TI: Real Estate data was reported at 493.300 RMB bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 261.200 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing: TI: Real Estate data is updated yearly, averaging 103.780 RMB bn from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 493.300 RMB bn in 2024 and a record low of 0.573 RMB bn in 1992. GDP: Beijing: TI: Real Estate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: Beijing.

GDP: Beijing: TI: Transportation, Storage, Post & Telecommunication data was reported at 124.030 RMB bn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 106.530 RMB bn for 2023. GDP: Beijing: TI: Transportation, Storage, Post & Telecommunication data is updated yearly, averaging 41.250 RMB bn from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 124.030 RMB bn in 2024 and a record low of 2.574 RMB bn in 1992. GDP: Beijing: TI: Transportation, Storage, Post & Telecommunication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s National Accounts – Table CN.AA: Gross Domestic Product: Beijing.

The per capita GDP contribution of Shanghai amounted to around ******* yuan in 2024, up from ******* yuan in the previous year. Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China. In terms of GDP, it was also the Chinese city with the largest GDP contribution, followed by Beijing and Shenzhen. Shanghai's economic development Shanghai’s GDP growth rate ranged at *** percent in 2024, the same as Chinese national GDP growth. As the leading city in the Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone, Shanghai is one of the most active cities for business and trade in China. While the share of the industrial sector in Shanghai’s GDP continues to shrink, the city’s economy is becoming increasingly reliant on the service sector. In 2013, the first free-trade zone in Mainland China was launched in Shanghai, making Shanghai play an essential role in China’s economic reforms. A friendlier investment environment, less tax burdens and a more open financial market for foreign companies were expected to be promoted there. Living in Shanghai Shanghai became world famous when it was recognized by the Europeans in the 19th century for its economic potential as an important harbor city. Today, it is still one of the most open and active cities in China. Migration from across China and other countries makes Shanghai a melting pot of different cultures, which can also be found in its diverse catering industry. In terms of housing prices, it’s one of the most expensive cities in China. Still, the colorful life and plentiful opportunities are attracting numerous young people to come to the city for study and work.