China

Asia · Eastern Asia

Capital
Beijing
Currency
CNY
Population
1410.0M
Region
Asia
Last updated
Aug 10, 2026
China overview

China right now

Key indicators at a glance

What changed this week

MetricPreviousCurrentChangePeriodWhy it matters
GDP Growth4.6%4.8%+0.2 ppJul 28, 2026Revision lifts full-year growth path expectations without changing the structural slowdown story.

How China ranks

MetricChinaUnited StatesIndiaJapanGermany
GDP$18.50 tn$28.80 tn$4.10 tn$4.00 tn$4.60 tn
GDP Growth4.8%2.5%6.7%0.8%0.3%
Inflation0.6%2.9%4.8%2.6%2.2%
GDP / Capita$13,100$85,000$2,800$33,000$55,000
Gov. Debt88.0% of GDP123.0% of GDP82.0% of GDP255.0% of GDP64.0% of GDP
FX Reserves$3300 bn$240 bn$690 bn$1250 bn$300 bn

Latest data releases

Jul 28, 2026

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