China 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.82 trillion
↑ 21.33% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$12,617.51
↑ 21.22% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
8.45%
↑ 6.21pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.98%
↓ 1.44pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.69 trillion | $17.82 trillion | +21.33% |
| GDP per Capita | $10,408.72 | $12,617.51 | +21.22% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.24% | 8.45% | +6.21pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.42% | 0.98% | -1.44pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.00% | 4.55% | -0.45pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.82 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $12,617.51
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 8.45%
- Gross National Income
- $17.70 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.98%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.55%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 4.55%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -0.19%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 1.98%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.82 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in China for 2021 is $12,617.51. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in China for 2021 is 0.98%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
China's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 8.45%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in China for 2021 is 4.55%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.