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Economic indicators and financial data
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
China overtook Japan as the world's largest automobile exporter in 2023, ending decades of Japanese dominance. By 2024, China exported over 5.5 million vehicles compared to Japan's approximately 4.4 million β a historic reversal driven primarily by the electric vehicle boom. This dataset compares annual automobile export volumes for China and Japan from 2015 to 2025, sourced from JAMA, CAAM, and customs data.
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.
China CIPS Annual Payment System Statistics
Annual CIPS statistics including transaction count, payment value in RMB and USD where officially available from 2015 to 2025, plus participant and country coverage where reported. Shows the rapid growth of China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System from 48,000 to 8.44 million transactions. 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) β the official RMB settlement network for global cross-border payments. Data sourced from CIPS official statistics, covering 2025 to present with free API and CSV download.
Raw Coal Output
Raw Coal Output monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
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).
CPI Month-over-Month
CPI Month-over-Month monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
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.
Crude Oil Output
Crude Oil Output monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
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.
Electricity Generation
Electricity Generation monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Fixed Asset Investment Growth
Fixed Asset Investment Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
China Foreign Exchange Reserves
China's official foreign exchange reserves denominated in SDR (Special Drawing Rights). The world's largest forex reserves. Monthly data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.
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's foreign exchange market by instrument type, denominated in USD 100 millions. Covers spot (ε³ζ), forward (θΏζ), FX swaps (ε€ζ±ζζ), and options (ζζ) from January 2018 to present. Source: State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). Data covers both bank-to-client and interbank markets.
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
China's annual gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices (100 million CNY). Complete series from 1960 to 2025. Source: World Bank / National Bureau of Statistics.
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 real growth rate from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), seasonally adjusted, 2011 to latest quarter.
GDP Index (Real Growth, Same Period Last Year=100)
China GDP real growth index, quarterly, from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 1992 to latest quarter.
China GDP Per Capita
China annual GDP per capita from 1949 to 2025, showing the dramatic rise from poverty to middle-income status
GDP at Current Prices (Quarterly)
China quarterly GDP at current prices from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 1992 to latest quarter, with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Real GDP at Constant Prices (Quarterly)
China real GDP at constant prices, quarterly, from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 2011 to latest quarter.
China GDP in US Dollars (1960β2025)
China's annual gross domestic product in current US dollars, from 1960 to 2025. Source World Bank / NBS (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD).
China High-Speed Railway Mileage
Annual high-speed railway network length in China from 2008 to 2025, sourced from China State Railway Group and the National Bureau of Statistics. China operates over 48,000 km of HSR as of 2025 β more than 70% of the world total β up from 672 km when the network launched in 2008. Includes yearly figures in km with free CSV download and API access.
Industrial Value-Added Growth
Industrial Value-Added Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
China Infrastructure Investment
China annual fixed asset investment in infrastructure (transport, water, energy, public facilities) from 2000 to 2024
China's Crude Oil Imports from Iran
China is Iran's largest oil customer, buying crude at steep discounts to global benchmarks due to US sanctions. This dataset tracks China's annual crude oil imports from Iran in volume (10,000 tons) and as a percentage of China's total crude imports. The data reveals the direct impact of US sanctions cycles β imports dropped sharply during periods of strict enforcement (2019β2020) and rebounded when enforcement loosened. In March 2026, total China-Iran bilateral trade collapsed 90% amid the Iran conflict and intensified secondary sanctions pressure.
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.
M0 Money in Circulation
M0 Money in Circulation monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
M0 Money Supply YoY Growth
M0 Money Supply YoY Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
M1 Money Supply
M1 Money Supply monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
M1 Money Supply YoY Growth
M1 Money Supply YoY Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
China M2 Money Supply
China's broad money supply (M2) β currency in circulation plus all deposits. Monthly data from the People's Bank of China.
M2 Money Supply YoY Growth
M2 Money Supply YoY Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
China Maritime Fleet Tonnage
China merchant fleet total tonnage from 2000 to 2025, showing growth to world
Natural Gas Output
Natural Gas Output monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Manufacturing PMI
Manufacturing PMI monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Composite PMI Output Index
Composite PMI Output Index monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Non-Manufacturing PMI
Non-Manufacturing PMI monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
China Port Cargo Throughput
China's port cargo throughput from 2000 to 2025. In 2025, Chinese ports handled 18.34 billion tons of cargo (+4.2% YoY), maintaining China's position as the world's busiest port system. Container throughput reached 350 million TEUs in 2025. Source: Ministry of Transport of China.
Producer Price Index (YoY)
Producer Price Index (YoY) monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Producer Price Index (MoM)
Producer Price Index (MoM) monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Real Estate Development Investment
Real Estate Development Investment monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Real Estate Investment YoY Growth
Real Estate Investment YoY Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods
Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
Retail Sales YoY Growth
Retail Sales YoY Growth monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
RMB / USD Exchange Rate
Official RMB to USD exchange rate (end of period). Monthly data from the People's Bank of China.
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.
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.
China Top Trading Partners
China total trade volume (imports + exports) with ASEAN, USA, and EU from 2015 to 2025. In 2025, ASEAN surpassed $1 trillion USD for the first time; China-US trade fell 18.7% due to tariff escalation. Source: GACC.
Urban Survey Unemployment Rate
Urban Survey Unemployment Rate monthly data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), with historical trends, free CSV download and API access.
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
China Share of World GDP (PPP)
China's share of global GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) from 1980 to 2025, sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook Database. Shows China's economic rise from approximately 2% in 1980 to over 18% of the world economy by 2025 β the largest single-country share after the United States on a PPP basis.
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.
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.
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.
Air Conditioner Output
China Air Conditioner Output data from NBS.
Primary Aluminum Output
China Primary Aluminum Output data from NBS.
Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons
China Average Weekly Working Hours of Employed Persons data from NBS.
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
Cement Output
China Cement Output data from 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.
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.
Crude Steel Output
China Crude Steel Output data from NBS.
New Energy Vehicle Output
China New Energy Vehicle Output data from NBS.
Excavator Output
China Excavator Output data from NBS.
Foreign Direct Investment
China Foreign Direct Investment data from NBS.
Chemical Fertilizer Output
China Chemical Fertilizer Output data from NBS.
Government Budget Revenue (cumulative YTD)
China Government Budget Revenue (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
Freight Turnover
China Freight Turnover data from NBS.
Freight Volume
China Freight Volume data from NBS.
Flat Glass Output
China Flat Glass Output data from NBS.
Integrated Circuit Output
China Integrated Circuit Output data from NBS.
Industrial Enterprises Total Profit (cumulative YTD)
China Industrial Enterprises Total Profit (cumulative YTD) data from NBS.
Industrial Robot Output
China Industrial Robot Output data from NBS.
Lithium-ion Battery Output
China Lithium-ion Battery Output data from NBS.
Mobile Phone Output
China Mobile Phone Output data from NBS.
Ten Nonferrous Metals Output
China Ten Nonferrous Metals Output 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.
Refined Copper Output
China Refined Copper Output data from NBS.
Refrigerator Output
China Refrigerator Output data from NBS.
Civilian Steel Ship Output
China Civilian Steel Ship Output data from NBS.
Smartphone Output
China Smartphone Output data from NBS.
Solar Cell Output
China Solar Cell Output data from NBS.
Steel Products Output
China Steel Products Output data from NBS.
Total Goods Import & Export Value
China Total Goods Import & Export Value data from NBS.
Color TV Output
China Color TV Output data from NBS.
Youth Survey Unemployment Rate (25-29, excl. students)
China Youth Survey Unemployment Rate (25-29, excl. students) data from NBS.
Prime-Age Survey Unemployment Rate (30-59, excl. students)
China Prime-Age Survey Unemployment Rate (30-59, excl. students) data from NBS.
Survey Unemployment Rate (31 Major Cities)
China Survey Unemployment Rate (31 Major Cities) data from NBS.
Motor Vehicle Output
China Motor Vehicle Output data from NBS.
Washing Machine Output
China Washing Machine Output data from NBS.
Youth Survey Unemployment Rate (16-24, excl. students)
China Youth Survey Unemployment Rate (16-24, excl. students) data from NBS.