China GDP Per Capita (2026)
China has a vast and highly diversified economy driven by manufacturing, exports, infrastructure, technology, services, and a large domestic market. GDP per capita helps explain how the country’s enormous economic output compares with the size of its population. This population-adjusted perspective provides important context for understanding China’s economic development. Explore the latest China GDP per capita data, historical performance, long-term trends, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$14,874
Est. in USD
World Rank
#75
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.5%
+$906
Asia Rank
#18
Out of 49 countries
1. China GDP Per Capita in 2026
China’s GDP per capita reflects the amount of economic output generated for each resident within one of the world’s largest economies. Because China has a very large population, the per-capita measure provides a significantly different perspective from total GDP alone. It offers a useful basis for comparing China’s economic performance with countries that have smaller populations and different economic structures.
2. China GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. China GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,874 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | $13,968 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $13,453 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $13,029 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | $12,989 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $12,872 | +20.3% |
| 2020 | $10,700 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $10,349 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $10,038 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | $8,939 | +8.7% |
| 2016 | $8,225 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | $8,173 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | $7,775 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | $7,158 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | $6,388 | +13.0% |
| 2011 | $5,654 | +23.5% |
| 2010 | $4,578 | +18.0% |
| 2009 | $3,879 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | $3,506 | +28.2% |
| 2007 | $2,735 | +28.5% |
| 2006 | $2,129 | +19.7% |
| 2005 | $1,779 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | $1,522 | +17.0% |
| 2003 | $1,301 | +12.4% |
| 2002 | $1,157 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | $1,059 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | $963 | +10.1% |
| 1999 | $875 | +5.4% |
| 1998 | $830 | +6.0% |
| 1997 | $783 | +10.3% |
| 1996 | $710 | +16.6% |
| 1995 | $609 | +28.8% |
| 1994 | $473 | -9.9% |
| 1993 | $525 | +24.1% |
| 1992 | $423 | +17.8% |
| 1991 | $359 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | $348 | -14.5% |
| 1989 | $407 | +10.3% |
| 1988 | $369 | +23.0% |
| 1987 | $300 | +7.1% |
| 1986 | $280 | -4.8% |
| 1985 | $294 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | $302 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | $297 | +5.7% |
| 1982 | $281 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | $289 | -6.2% |
| 1980 | $308 | — |
4. China GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.5%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+15.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+80.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+598.6%
(2006 to 2026)
China’s GDP per capita has expanded considerably over the longer term as industrialization, urbanization, infrastructure investment, technological development, and consumer activity have transformed the economy. The pace of change can vary as domestic demand, exports, investment, prices, and demographic conditions evolve. Historical data helps show how this economic transformation has translated into changes in output per person.
5. China GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
China
$14,874
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
China’s GDP per capita is approximately
22.3%
below the
Asia average
and
40.9%
below the world average.
6. China GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
| #16 | Kazakhstan | $17,503 |
| #17 | Malaysia | $15,085 |
| #18 | China | $14,874 |
| #19 | Turkmenistan | $12,300 |
| #20 | Georgia | $11,574 |
| #21 | Armenia | $10,410 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in China
China GDP (Nominal)
$20.85 Trillion
(2026)
China GDP Per Capita
$14,874
(2026)
China’s total GDP highlights the enormous scale of its national economy, while GDP per capita measures that output relative to population. The distinction is especially important for China because of its large number of residents. Considering both indicators together helps separate the country’s overall global economic weight from the level of economic production generated on a per-person basis.
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8. China GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $15,678 | +5.4% |
| 2028 | $16,671 | +6.3% |
| 2029 | $17,725 | +6.3% |
| 2030 | $18,775 | +5.9% |
China GDP per capita is projected to reach $18,775 by 2030, representing a 26.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. China GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
China GDP per capita is estimated at $14,874 in 2026.
It ranks #75 globally and #18 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 6.5% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 15.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 80.8%.
It is approximately 22.3% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 40.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $18,775 by 2030, 26.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. China GDP Per Capita FAQs
China GDP per capita is estimated at $14,874 in 2026.
China ranks #75 globally and #18 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.5% compared with 2025.
China GDP per capita was approximately $8,173 in 2015.
China GDP per capita is approximately 22.3% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.