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
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Global supply chain hub
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Major investment destination
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Lender to developing nations
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Key global trade partner