China GDP Growth Rate
8.6%▼ −0.93 pt
Jun 2026 · Quarterly
The economy expanded 8.6% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, down from a 9.5% rise in the previous quarter. It was the second strongest performance since early 2023 and remained far below the all-time high of 20.5% set in the first quarter of 2021. The series goes back to the first quarter of 2012.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6% | 9.5% | 20.5%Mar 2021 | -6.8%Mar 2020 | 2012 – 2026 | Quarterly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $19.50T | $18.73T | $19.50T | $47.3B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
GDP Growth Rate in China averaged 6.3% from 2012 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 20.5% in Mar 2021 and a record low of -6.8% in Mar 2020. The series is reported quarterly with history from 2012.
Real GDP growth measures the year-on-year change in China's inflation-adjusted economic output. The indicator is reported quarterly and expressed as a percent. The series begins in the first quarter of 2012.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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