💰 Economy
Economic indicators and financial data
China Monthly Import and Export Trade
China's monthly import and export trade statistics from 2023 to 2026. Includes total trade, exports, imports, and trade balance in USD millions. Source from General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) official monthly Excel releases.
GDP Growth Rate: China vs India
Comparison of annual GDP growth rate between China and India from 2010 to 2025. China data from NBS; India calendar-year data from IMF.
Aluminum Production: China vs World
Primary aluminum production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global aluminum, powering manufacturing and construction.
Automobile Production: China vs World
Motor vehicle production comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China produces 30%+ of global automobiles, becoming the world's largest auto manufacturer.
Car Exports: China vs Japan
Comparison of annual automobile exports (units in ten thousands)
Cement Production: China vs World
Cement production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global cement, fueling the world's largest infrastructure build-out.
China-Africa Trade
China-Africa bilateral trade volume. Annual data from 2000 to 2025. Shows exports from China to Africa and imports from Africa to China.
Commercial Vehicle Production
Commercial Vehicle Production
Commercial Vehicle Sales
Commercial Vehicle Sales
NEV Exports
NEV Exports
NEV Production
NEV Production
NEV Sales
NEV Sales
Passenger Vehicle Production
Passenger Vehicle Production
Passenger Vehicle Sales
Passenger Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Exports
Vehicle Exports
Vehicle Production
Vehicle Production
Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Sales
China CIPS Annual Payment System Statistics
Annual CIPS transaction volume and payment value data from 2015 to 2025, including official RMB settlement value and available transaction-count history plus network coverage where available for China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System. Free API access.
China CIPS Daily Transaction Data
Daily transaction count and payment value for China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), the RMB-based infrastructure for global cross-border RMB payments and clearing, updated each business day.
China CIPS Monthly Transaction Statistics
Monthly transaction count and RMB payment value for China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) — the official RMB settlement network for global cross-border payments. Data sourced from CIPS official statistics, covering 2025 to present with official RMB values and approximate USD equivalents on the page.
Per capita consumption expenditure
China Per capita consumption expenditure data from NBS.
CPI (Consumer Price Index)
China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual change rate from 2010 to 2025. Measures year-on-year inflation. Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS).
Education, Culture & Recreation CPI (same month last year=100)
China Education, Culture & Recreation CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
Food CPI (same month last year=100)
China Food CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
Health Care CPI (same month last year=100)
China Health Care CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
CPI (preceding month=100), 2021+
China CPI (preceding month=100), 2021+ data from NBS.
Rent (Residence) CPI (same month last year=100)
China Rent (Residence) CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
Transport & Communication CPI (same month last year=100)
China Transport & Communication CPI (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
China Cross-Border RMB Settlement
Annual official cross-border RMB settlement data by current account, goods trade, services, capital account, outward direct investment, foreign direct investment, and total settlement value from People's Bank of China annual reports.
China-Cuba Trade
Historical trade data between China and Cuba (1990-2025). Shows steady growth despite US embargo, with China becoming Cuba's second-largest trading partner after Venezuela.
Per capita disposable income
China Per capita disposable income data from NBS.
Fixed Asset Investment Growth (ex-rural households, cumulative)
China Fixed Asset Investment Growth (ex-rural households, cumulative) data from NBS.
Foreign Direct Investment
China Foreign Direct Investment data from NBS.
Government budget expenditure (cumulative YTD)
China Government budget expenditure (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
Government Budget Revenue (cumulative YTD)
China Government Budget Revenue (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
China Foreign Exchange Reserves
China's official foreign exchange reserves in USD. The world's largest forex reserves. Monthly data from the People's Bank of China.
Foreign Holdings of Onshore RMB Assets
Monthly official data on foreign institutions' and individuals' holdings of onshore RMB financial assets, including Chinese stocks, bonds, loans, and deposits, sourced from People's Bank of China annual reports.
Foreign Investors in China's Bond Market
Annual official data on foreign investors in China's bond market from People's Bank of China annual reports, including foreign investor count, bond holdings, share of total custody, and holdings of treasury bonds, policy bank bonds, negotiable certificates of deposit, panda bonds, and Swap Connect activity where available.
China FX Market Trading Volume (USD)
Monthly trading volume of China foreign exchange market by instrument: spot, forward, FX swaps, and options. USD 100 millions. Source: SAFE.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
China's annual GDP in current prices (100M CNY), 1960 to 2025. Source: World Bank / NBS.
GDP: accommodation and catering
China GDP: accommodation and catering data from NBS.
GDP: leasing and business services
China GDP: leasing and business services data from NBS.
GDP: construction
China GDP: construction data from NBS.
GDP: financial intermediation
China GDP: financial intermediation data from NBS.
GDP Growth Rate
China's annual GDP growth rate percentage. Year-over-year real GDP growth from 2010 to 2025. Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS).
GDP quarter-on-quarter growth rate (%)
China GDP quarter-on-quarter growth rate (%) data from NBS.
GDP index (same period last year=100), quarterly
China GDP index (same period last year=100), quarterly data from NBS.
GDP: information transmission, software and IT services
China GDP: information transmission, software and IT services data from NBS.
GDP: industry
China GDP: industry data from NBS.
China GDP Per Capita
China annual GDP per capita from 1949 to 2025, showing the dramatic rise from poverty to middle-income status.
GDP: primary industry
China GDP: primary industry data from NBS.
GDP at current prices, quarterly value (100M CNY)
China GDP at current prices, quarterly value (100M CNY) data from NBS.
GDP at constant prices, quarterly value (100M CNY)
China GDP at constant prices, quarterly value (100M CNY) data from NBS.
GDP: real estate
China GDP: real estate data from NBS.
GDP: secondary industry
China GDP: secondary industry data from NBS.
GDP: tertiary industry
China GDP: tertiary industry data from NBS.
GDP: transport, storage and post
China GDP: transport, storage and post data from NBS.
China GDP (Current US$)
Source-pinned annual WDI observations. Nominal GDP at current prices and exchange rates, not real growth or PPP. China calendar years and India April–March fiscal years differ; observation status is unspecified where blank.
China vs India Nominal GDP
Source-pinned annual WDI observations. Nominal GDP at current prices and exchange rates, not real growth or PPP. China calendar years and India April–March fiscal years differ; observation status is unspecified where blank.
GDP: wholesale and retail trade
China GDP: wholesale and retail trade data from NBS.
China High-Speed Railway Mileage
China high-speed railway mileage from 2008 to 2025, showing the rapid development of HSR network
New commodity housing price index, 70 cities (MoM)
China New commodity housing price index, 70 cities (MoM) data from NBS.
New commodity housing price index, 70 cities (YoY)
China New commodity housing price index, 70 cities (YoY) data from NBS.
Floor space of housing starts (residential)
China Floor space of housing starts (residential) data from NBS.
Industrial capacity utilization
China Industrial capacity utilization data from NBS.
Industrial Value-Added Growth (above-designated-size)
China Industrial Value-Added Growth (above-designated-size) data from NBS.
Industrial Enterprises Total Profit (cumulative YTD)
China Industrial Enterprises Total Profit (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
China Infrastructure Investment
China annual fixed asset investment in infrastructure (transport, water, energy, public facilities) from 2000 to 2024
Interbank Weighted Average Rate (Monthly)
Monthly volume-weighted average rate of the interbank RMB call-loan market, as published in the PBC Financial Statistics Report.
China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran
China's crude oil imports from Iran and percentage of total imports
China-Japan Bilateral Trade
Bilateral trade statistics between China and Japan, including export shares and import dependencies. Shows how China diversified exports globally while maintaining dominance in Japan's imports.
China Trade with North Korea & South Korea
Historical trade comparison between China and the two Koreas (1992-2025). Shows the dramatic difference in trade volume: South Korea is one of China's largest trading partners, while North Korea trade is minimal due to sanctions.
Money in circulation M0, end-of-period (100M CNY)
China Money in circulation M0, end-of-period (100M CNY) data from NBS.
Money in circulation M0, year-on-year growth (%)
China Money in circulation M0, year-on-year growth (%) data from NBS.
Money supply M1, end-of-period (100M CNY)
China Money supply M1, end-of-period (100M CNY) data from NBS.
Money supply M1, year-on-year growth (%)
China Money supply M1, year-on-year growth (%) data from NBS.
China M2 Money Supply
China's broad money supply (M2) — currency in circulation plus all deposits. Monthly data from the People's Bank of China.
Money supply M2, year-on-year growth (%)
China Money supply M2, year-on-year growth (%) data from NBS.
Mining industrial value-added growth (YoY)
China Mining industrial value-added growth (YoY) data from NBS.
New Yuan Loans
New RMB loans extended by banks in the month, in 100 million RMB. Derived from the report's year-to-date cumulative figures by first-differencing within the calendar year; PBC publishes preliminary figures that can be revised in later reports.
Manufacturing PMI (%)
China Manufacturing PMI (%) data from NBS.
Composite PMI output index (%)
China Composite PMI output index (%) data from NBS.
Non-manufacturing PMI: construction business activity
China Non-manufacturing PMI: construction business activity data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: employment
China Manufacturing PMI: employment data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: finished goods inventory
China Manufacturing PMI: finished goods inventory data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: main raw materials purchase prices
China Manufacturing PMI: main raw materials purchase prices data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: new export orders
China Manufacturing PMI: new export orders data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: new orders
China Manufacturing PMI: new orders data from NBS.
Non-manufacturing business activity index (%)
China Non-manufacturing business activity index (%) data from NBS.
Manufacturing PMI: ex-factory prices
China Manufacturing PMI: ex-factory prices data from NBS.
Producer ex-factory price index (same month last year=100)
China Producer ex-factory price index (same month last year=100) data from NBS.
Producer ex-factory price index (preceding month=100)
China Producer ex-factory price index (preceding month=100) data from NBS.
Residential Property Sales Floor Area (cumulative YTD)
China Residential Property Sales Floor Area (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
Residential Property Sales Value (cumulative YTD)
China Residential Property Sales Value (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
New Commercial Property Sales Floor Area (cumulative YTD)
China New Commercial Property Sales Floor Area (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
New Commercial Property Sales Value (cumulative YTD)
China New Commercial Property Sales Value (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
Real Estate Development Investment (cumulative)
China Real Estate Development Investment (cumulative) data from NBS.
Real Estate Development Investment YoY Growth (cumulative)
China Real Estate Development Investment YoY Growth (cumulative) data from NBS.
Pledged Repo Weighted Average Rate (Monthly)
Monthly volume-weighted average rate of the pledged bond repo market in the interbank RMB market, as published in the PBC Financial Statistics Report.
Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (current period)
China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (current period) data from NBS.
Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods YoY Growth
China Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods YoY Growth data from NBS.
RMB Loans Balance YoY
Year-over-year growth of outstanding RMB loans at month end, as published monthly in the PBC Financial Statistics Report.
RMB / USD Exchange Rate
Official RMB to USD exchange rate (end of period). Monthly data from the People's Bank of China.
Second-hand housing price index, 70 cities (YoY)
China Second-hand housing price index, 70 cities (YoY) data from NBS.
China Shipbuilding Orders
China's shipbuilding new orders, orderbook and completed orders
China Total Social Financing
Annual official total social financing data from People's Bank of China annual reports, including TSF increment and year-end stock by RMB loans, foreign-currency loans, entrusted loans, trust loans, bankers' acceptances, enterprise bonds, government bonds, and equity financing.
Total Goods Import & Export Value
China Total Goods Import & Export Value data from NBS.
China Top Trading Partners
China total trade (imports + exports) with ASEAN, USA, and EU from 2015 to 2025. In 2025, ASEAN surpassed $1 trillion USD; China-US trade fell 18.7% due to tariffs.
Total Social Financing Monthly Flow
Monthly increment of China's aggregate financing to the real economy (TSF), in 100 million RMB. Derived from the report's year-to-date cumulative figures by first-differencing within the calendar year; PBC publishes preliminary figures that can be revised in later reports.
Total Social Financing Stock
Outstanding stock of China's aggregate financing to the real economy (TSF) at month end, in trillion RMB, as published in the PBC Financial Statistics Report (monthly; the annual dataset china-total-social-financing-annual carries the year-end value).
Total Social Financing Stock YoY
Year-over-year growth of China's aggregate financing to the real economy (TSF) stock, as published monthly in the PBC Financial Statistics Report.
China vs USA Trade with Brazil
Historical comparison of China and USA trade with Brazil (2000-2025). Shows China's rapid rise to become Brazil's largest trading partner, overtaking the USA in 2009. Includes both exports and imports data.
Vehicle Exports by Region
China vehicle exports to Europe, Asia, South America. Annual data from 2020 to 2025. Shows regional distribution of China automotive exports.
China Civilian Vehicle Ownership
Total civilian vehicles registered in China annually from 2000 to 2025.
China Share of World GDP (PPP)
China's share of global GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) from 1980 to 2025. Shows China's economic rise from 2% to over 18% of the world economy.
Container Port Traffic: China vs World
Container port throughput comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China handles 40%+ of global container traffic, dominating global shipping.
E-commerce Market: China vs World
E-commerce market size comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China accounts for 40%+ of global e-commerce.
Mobile Payments: China vs World
Mobile payment transaction value comparison between China and the rest of the world (2015-2025). China processes 70%+ of global mobile payments.
Steel Production: China vs World
Crude steel production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global steel, dominating the industry.
Bilateral Trade Volume: China vs USA
Comparison of bilateral trade volume between China and USA
Vehicle Production: China vs Japan vs Germany
Annual vehicle production comparison between China, Japan, and Germany from 1978 to 2025. Shows China rise from 149K to 32.5M vehicles.
Construction machinery sales data
Browse 86 monthly CCMA sales and official YoY series by machine type, domestic market and exports.
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CAAM series cover vehicle production, sales, NEVs, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and exports through July 2026.