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In 2026, China's GDP per capita (PPP) is $31,596, an upper-middle income level. The economy is worth about $20.9 trillion in total. Over the preceding five years it has grown at about 5.2% a year. Inflation is 1.2% and unemployment 5.1%. Government debt is 107% of GDP and rising. Its current account is in surplus, at 3.5% of GDP.
GDP per capita (PPP)
$31,596
GDP growth
+4.4%
Inflation rate
1.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
China has an upper-middle income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $32k. The economy has been growing rapidly, averaging 5.2% annually. Government debt exceeds GDP at 107%.