Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of China is $20.85 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.4%. GDP per capita is $14,874.
China GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of China has grown from $303.55 billion in 1980 to $20.85 trillion in 2026.
China GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of China. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
8.79%
Best Year
1984 (+15.2%)
Worst Year
2020 (2.3%)
Years of Contraction
0 of 47
GDP per capita in China rose from $13,968 in 2025 to $14,874 in 2026, an increase of 6.5%.
"China GDP", "China gross domestic product", and "China economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of China
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for China for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
China nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$20,851,593,000,000
4.4%
$14,874
-0.22%
2025
$19,626,247,000,000
5%
$13,968
-0.23%
2024
$18,945,112,000,000
5%
$13,453
-0.1%
2023
$18,366,936,000,000
5.4%
$13,029
-0.15%
2022
$18,337,777,000,000
3.1%
$12,989
-0.06%
2021
$18,183,505,000,000
8.6%
$12,872
0.03%
2020
$15,110,191,000,000
2.3%
$10,700
0.14%
2019
$14,593,450,000,000
6.1%
$10,349
0.33%
2018
$14,107,927,000,000
6.8%
$10,038
0.38%
2017
$12,516,152,000,000
6.9%
$8,939
0.56%
2016
$11,452,000,000,000
6.8%
$8,225
0.65%
2015
$11,305,640,000,000
7%
$8,173
0.49%
2014
$10,702,458,000,000
7.5%
$7,775
0.67%
2013
$9,787,510,000,000
7.8%
$7,159
0.59%
2012
$8,682,534,000,000
7.8%
$6,388
0.75%
2011
$7,628,383,000,000
9.5%
$5,654
0.62%
2010
$6,138,878,000,000
10.6%
$4,578
0.48%
2009
$5,176,499,000,000
9.4%
$3,879
0.49%
2008
$4,655,583,000,000
9.6%
$3,506
0.51%
2007
$3,613,610,000,000
14.2%
$2,735
0.52%
2006
$2,798,780,000,000
12.7%
$2,129
0.53%
2005
$2,326,577,000,000
11.4%
$1,779
0.59%
2004
$1,978,988,000,000
10.1%
$1,522
0.59%
2003
$1,680,932,000,000
10.1%
$1,301
0.6%
2002
$1,486,628,000,000
9.2%
$1,157
0.65%
2001
$1,351,395,000,000
8.3%
$1,059
0.7%
2000
$1,220,346,000,000
8.6%
$963
0.76%
1999
$1,101,119,000,000
7.8%
$875
0.82%
1998
$1,035,515,000,000
7.9%
$830
0.92%
1997
$967,890,000,000
9.3%
$783
1.01%
1996
$868,768,000,000
10%
$710
1.05%
1995
$737,894,000,000
11%
$609
1.06%
1994
$566,382,000,000
13.1%
$473
1.12%
1993
$621,918,000,000
13.9%
$525
1.15%
1992
$495,515,000,000
14.3%
$423
1.16%
1991
$415,946,000,000
10.2%
$359
1.3%
1990
$397,359,000,000
3.9%
$348
1.45%
1989
$458,985,000,000
4.2%
$407
1.51%
1988
$409,363,000,000
11.2%
$369
1.58%
1987
$328,305,000,000
11.7%
$300
1.67%
1986
$301,471,000,000
8.9%
$280
1.56%
1985
$310,709,000,000
13.5%
$294
1.43%
1984
$314,832,000,000
15.2%
$302
1.31%
1983
$306,013,000,000
10.8%
$297
1.33%
1982
$285,139,000,000
9%
$281
1.58%
1981
$289,215,000,000
5.1%
$289
1.38%
1980
$303,550,000,000
7.9%
$308
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The nominal GDP of China in 2026 is $20.85 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks China 2nd in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of China?
The GDP growth rate of China in 2026 is 4.4%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of China?
GDP per capita in China in 2026 is $14,874, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of China expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of China to reach $27.50 trillion by 2031, up from $20.85 trillion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.