What is gdp per capita in China?

Gdp per capita in China was 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in China?

The highest recorded value was 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in China?

The lowest recorded value was 443.5 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1952.

How does China rank for gdp per capita?

China ranks 82nd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this China data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in China

Name: GDP per capita in China
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

China: GDP per capita was 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 5.3%

World rank

82nd

of 184 countries

All-time high

21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2023

All-time low

443.5 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1952

Years of data

1952–2023

GDP per capita in China, 1952–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

China recorded 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices for gdp per capita in 2023. That is the highest value across all 72 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 64.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in China peaked at 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 443.5 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1952.

China ranks 82nd of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	515.62 international-$ in 2021 prices	443.5 international-$ in 2021 prices	592.53 international-$ in 2021 prices	8
1960s	579.32 international-$ in 2021 prices	503.31 international-$ in 2021 prices	646.65 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	787.17 international-$ in 2021 prices	676.07 international-$ in 2021 prices	952.61 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	1,426 international-$ in 2021 prices	995.83 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,892 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	3,048 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,923 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,284 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	7,163 international-$ in 2021 prices	4,658 international-$ in 2021 prices	10,114 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	14,378 international-$ in 2021 prices	11,218 international-$ in 2021 prices	17,973 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	20,179 international-$ in 2021 prices	18,232 international-$ in 2021 prices	21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near China

79 Seychelles 22,413 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
80 North Macedonia 22,248 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
81 Serbia 21,940 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
83 Armenia 20,884 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
84 Azerbaijan 20,444 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
85 Mexico 20,015 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for China

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.9% (2025)
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 7.56 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 5.0% (2024)
Manufacturing, value added 4.82 trillion current US$ (2025)
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita 5,364 constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth 5.1% (2024)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 9.76 trillion constant LCU (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 4.5% (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 10.72 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Final consumption expenditure 76.41 trillion current LCU (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in China?: Gdp per capita in China was 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 21,748 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 443.5 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1952.
How does China rank for gdp per capita?: China ranks 82nd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.