China Province GDP Per Capita Rankings 2025

Published: April 20, 2025 | Data: 2024 GDP, 2023 Population | Exchange Rate: 7.2 CNY/USD | Source: National Bureau of Statistics

GDP per capita is one of the most important indicators of economic development and living standards. This article ranks all 34 Chinese provincial-level administrative divisions by GDP per capita in US dollars, converted at an exchange rate of 7.2 CNY per USD. The rankings reveal significant disparities in economic development across China's vast territory.

GDP figures are based on 2024 provincial statistical communiqués, while population data reflects 2023 year-end estimates. Per-capita figures are calculated as total GDP divided by resident population.

Complete Rankings Table

Rank	Province	Total GDP (亿元)	Population (万人)	GDP Per Capita (USD)	Tier
1	Macau (澳门)	3,520	68	$71,895	tier1
2	Hong Kong (香港)	29,600	750	$54,815	tier1
3	Taiwan (台湾)	57,300	2,342	$33,981	tier1
4	Beijing (北京)	43,760	2,185	$27,816	tier1
5	Shanghai (上海)	47,218	2,487	$26,369	tier1
6	Jiangsu (江苏)	128,222	8,515	$20,914	tier1
7	Fujian (福建)	54,355	4,183	$18,048	tier2
8	Zhejiang (浙江)	82,553	6,577	$17,433	tier2
9	Tianjin (天津)	16,737	1,364	$17,042	tier2
10	Guangdong (广东)	134,925	12,657	$14,806	tier2
11	Inner Mongolia (内蒙古)	24,627	2,401	$14,246	tier2
12	Chongqing (重庆)	31,879	3,191	$13,875	tier2
13	Hubei (湖北)	55,803	5,838	$13,276	tier2
14	Shandong (山东)	92,069	10,153	$12,595	tier2
15	Shaanxi (陕西)	33,786	3,956	$11,862	tier3
16	Anhui (安徽)	47,051	6,127	$10,666	tier3
17	Hunan (湖南)	50,013	6,622	$10,490	tier3
18	Shanxi (山西)	25,642	3,466	$10,275	tier3
19	Xinjiang (新疆)	19,125	2,587	$10,268	tier3
20	Hainan (海南)	7,551	1,027	$10,212	tier3
21	Ningxia (宁夏)	5,315	725	$10,182	tier3
22	Liaoning (辽宁)	30,209	4,197	$9,997	tier3
23	Sichuan (四川)	60,133	8,367	$9,982	tier3
24	Jiangxi (江西)	32,074	4,516	$9,864	tier3
25	Tibet (西藏)	2,392	364	$9,127	tier3
26	Yunnan (云南)	30,021	4,670	$8,928	tier4
27	Qinghai (青海)	3,799	594	$8,883	tier4
28	Henan (河南)	59,132	9,815	$8,368	tier4
29	Hebei (河北)	43,944	7,444	$8,199	tier4
30	Jilin (吉林)	13,531	2,340	$8,031	tier4
31	Guizhou (贵州)	20,913	3,856	$7,533	tier4
32	Guangxi (广西)	27,202	5,027	$7,516	tier4
33	Heilongjiang (黑龙江)	15,901	3,099	$7,126	tier4
34	Gansu (甘肃)	11,863	2,492	$6,612	tier4

Income Tier Classification

Tier 1 - High-income (>$20k): Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu — 6 regions
Tier 2 - Upper-middle ($12k-$20k): Fujian, Zhejiang, Tianjin, Guangdong, Inner Mongolia, Chongqing, Hubei, Shandong — 8 regions
Tier 3 - Middle ($9k-$12k): Shaanxi, Anhui, Hunan, Shanxi, Xinjiang, Hainan, Ningxia, Liaoning, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Tibet — 11 regions
Tier 4 - Lower-middle (<$9k): Yunnan, Qinghai, Henan, Hebei, Jilin, Guizhou, Guangxi, Heilongjiang, Gansu — 9 regions

Key Findings

China's national GDP per capita in 2024 was approximately $12,700, placing it in the upper-middle-income category by World Bank standards.
The gap between the highest (Macau at $71,895) and lowest (Gansu at $6,612) is nearly 11 times, highlighting persistent regional inequality.
Only 6 of 34 regions exceed the World Bank's high-income threshold of $13,845 (2024). In mainland terms, only 4 provinces/municipalities qualify.
Coastal provinces consistently outperform inland provinces, reflecting decades of export-oriented industrialization and foreign investment concentration.
Provinces rich in natural resources (Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Xinjiang) often have higher per-capita GDP than their industrial sophistication would suggest, due to resource extraction revenue.

High-Income Tier (Over $20,000 Per Capita)

Six Chinese administrative regions exceed $20,000 in GDP per capita, placing them firmly in the World Bank's "high-income" category. This elite group includes both Special Administrative Regions, Taiwan, and three mainland municipalities/provinces.

Macau leads with approximately $71,895 per capita, driven primarily by its gaming and tourism industry. Despite a relatively small total GDP, Macau's tiny population of 680,000 yields the highest per-capita figure among all Chinese territories. The concentration of casino resorts and luxury tourism creates economic output disproportionate to the population.

Hong Kong at $54,815 per capita reflects its mature service-based economy centered on finance, trade, logistics, and professional services. As one of the world's leading financial centers, Hong Kong's per-capita GDP rivals that of Western European nations.

Taiwan at $33,981 per capita represents a high-tech industrial economy anchored by semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and information technology. Taiwan's companies like TSMC, MediaTek, and Foxconn are global leaders in their fields, driving high-value economic output.

Beijing ($27,816) and Shanghai ($26,369) represent the mainland's economic crown jewels. Beijing concentrates political institutions, state-owned enterprise headquarters, and technology companies, while Shanghai serves as China's financial hub and largest port. Both cities attract high-skilled talent from across China, driving wages and productivity.

Jiangsu ($20,914) is the only province in this tier, reflecting its position as China's manufacturing and technology powerhouse. Cities like Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, and Changzhou contribute to an economy that is both massive in total output and highly productive per capita.

Upper-Middle-Income Tier ($12,000–$20,000)

Eight regions fall in the upper-middle tier, representing some of China's most dynamic provincial economies. These regions have successfully transitioned from labor-intensive manufacturing to higher-value industries.

Fujian ($18,048) stands out as a remarkable performer, with its private-sector-driven economy centered on Quanzhou, Xiamen, and Fuzhou. The province's strong ties to overseas Chinese communities have fueled both foreign investment and export-oriented growth.

Zhejiang ($17,433) and Tianjin ($17,042) represent different economic models — Zhejiang's vibrant private entrepreneurship and e-commerce ecosystem (Alibaba is headquartered in Hangzhou) versus Tianjin's industrial-port economy.

Guangdong ($14,806) is notable because its total GDP is by far China's largest at 134.9 trillion yuan, but its population of 126.57 million dilutes the per-capita figure. The Pearl River Delta cities like Shenzhen have per-capita GDP comparable to developed nations, but the province's less developed northern and western regions lower the average.

Middle and Lower-Middle-Income Tiers

The remaining 20 provinces span a wide range from $9,127 (Tibet) to $6,612 (Gansu). These regions face the challenge of climbing the economic ladder while managing structural issues including industrial overcapacity, population outflow, and heavy dependence on traditional industries.

Inner Mongolia ($14,246) is an interesting case — its per-capita GDP is boosted by mining and energy exports (coal, rare earths) from a relatively small population spread over a vast territory. Similarly, Tibet ($9,127) benefits from large central government transfer payments and infrastructure investment.

At the lower end, Gansu ($6,612), Heilongjiang ($7,126), and Guangxi ($7,516) face the most significant development challenges. Gansu is landlocked and mountainous; Heilongjiang's heavy industry base has declined; and Guangxi, while growing, remains below the national average despite its proximity to booming Guangdong.