China GDP in 2008: A Complete Breakdown
Quick Stats: 2008
¥319,516B
GDP (亿元 CNY)
¥32.0T
GDP (T/B CNY, formatted)
$4,667.4B
GDP (USD)
¥23,912 / $3,523.4
Per Capita GDP
Economic Context: China in 2008
The 2008 Beijing Olympics coincided with GDP of ¥319,516 billion CNY (~$4.67 trillion USD), making China the world's third-largest economy. The global financial crisis hit exports hard, but China responded with a massive ¥4 trillion stimulus package focused on infrastructure. This drove a 45% single-year jump in infrastructure investment in 2009 and cemented China's reputation as the world's construction powerhouse.
GDP Comparison: Neighbouring Years
| Year | GDP (亿元 CNY) | GDP (Trillion CNY) | GDP (Billion USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 187,319 | 18.7 | $2,317.6 |
| 2008 | 319,516 | 32.0 | $4,667.4 |
| 2010 | 412,119 | 41.2 | $6,192.6 |
2005 → 2008
+70.6%
GDP growth
2008 → 2010
+29.0%
GDP growth
Frequently Asked Questions
What was China's GDP in 2008?
China's GDP in 2008 was ¥319,516 billion CNY (approximately $4,667.4 billion USD). Beijing Olympics.
How much did China's GDP grow from 2005 to 2008?
China's GDP grew from ¥187,319B in 2005 to ¥319,516B in 2008 — a 70.6% increase.
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