China Current Account to GDP
3.8%▲ +1.3 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
China's current account surplus stood at 3.77% of GDP in 2025, up from 2.47% in 2024. The ratio remains far below its all-time high of 9.80% recorded in 2007, and above the series' low of -3.68% in 1985. The annual series began in 1982.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8% | 2.5% | 9.8%Dec 2007 | -3.7%Dec 1985 | 1982 – 2025 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $80.0B | $42.6B | $344.1B | $80,000 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 6.74 per USD | 6.78 per USD | 8.70 per USD | 1.45 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in China averaged 2.7% from 1982 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 9.8% in Dec 2007 and a record low of -3.7% in Dec 1985. The series is reported yearly with history from 1982.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures China's external position relative to the size of its economy. The indicator is expressed in percent of GDP and is reported on an annual basis. The series begins in 1982. A positive value represents a surplus, and a negative value represents a deficit.
Source & methodology
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