China’s Economy in 2025: Global Growth Engine

Explore the key drivers, challenges, and global impact of the world’s second-largest economy — from manufacturing and exports to technology and domestic growth.

China Economy Dashboard

GDP (Nominal)

2025 Est.

$18.7T

World Rank: #2

Population

2025 Est.

1.4B

World Rank: #1

GDP per Capita

2025 Est.

$13,000

World Rank: #65

Currency

CNY / RMB

¥ Yuan

Renminbi 💴

🧠 Summary Table

Question Answer
Rank by GDP? 2nd in the world
Currency? Renminbi (CNY / RMB)
Key strengths? Manufacturing, exports, tech
Challenges? Property sector, youth job market, U.S. tensions
Growth focus? Domestic consumption & tech self-reliance
World's 2nd largest economy Manufacturing powerhouse Tech innovation hub Global trade leader

China's Economy at a Glance

China is the second-largest economy in the world (after the U.S.) and a key global player in manufacturing, exports, and economic growth.

Key Economic Indicators (2025)

Unemployment Rate 5-5.5%
Inflation Rate (CPI) 1.5-2.5%
Central Bank People's Bank of China (PBoC) 🏦
GDP Growth Target ~5%
5% GDP Growth Target

Global Position

Metric Global Rank Details
GDP (Nominal) #2 After United States
Population #1 ~1.4 billion people
Exports #1 World's largest exporter
Manufacturing #1 "World's factory"
Foreign Reserves #1 Over $3 trillion

China's Global Role

🔄 Global supply chain hub
💰 Major investment destination
🏗️ Lender to developing nations
📦 Key global trade partner

© 2025 China Economy Dashboard

Data sources: National Bureau of Statistics of China, IMF, World Bank