China has released data on the per capita disposable income of residents in 31 provincial-level regions for the year 2025

On January 19, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released data on per capita disposable income for residents of 31 provincial-level regions for 2025. The per capita disposable national income for 2025 was 43,377 Yuan (approximately $6,234). This represents a nominal increase of 5.0% year-on-year; after adjusting for price factors, the real increase was also 5.0%. Urban per capita disposable income was 56,502 Yuan. This represents a nominal increase of 4.3% year-on-year and a real increase of 4.2% after adjusting for price factors. Rural per capita disposable income was 24,456 Yuan, representing a nominal increase of 5.8% year-on-year and a real increase of 6.0% after adjusting for price factors.

The figures show that last year, the per capita disposable income of the seven regions comprising Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Tianjin, Guangdong, and Fujian exceeded 50,000 Yuan.

Shanghai First, Beijing Second

Shanghai ranked first in China with per capita disposable income reaching 91,987 Yuan (approximately $13,222) in 2025. Beijing came in second with 89,090 Yuan (approximately $12,805).
Income growth in Beijing was largely driven by wages. Per capita wage income reached 57,376 Yuan, accounting for 64.4% of disposable income and increasing by 4.9% year-on-year. Wage income was the main growth engine, accounting for 73.6% of the overall increase in residents’ disposable income.

Overall, there is a significant difference between Shanghai and Beijing and other provincial-level regions. Analysts note that both cities benefit from high urbanization rates, strong clusters of emerging industries, high-tech sectors, and modern services, as well as the concentration of central economies and high-paying jobs. These factors continue to attract talent and raise average income levels.
Per capita disposable income (including wage income, net business income, net property income, and net transfer income) is a key indicator of residents’ living standards and purchasing power, and a crucial reference in shaping policies aimed at improving their livelihoods.

China’s per capita disposable income by provincial-level regions in 2025

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