Chinese authorities confirmed that the economy grew by 5.0% in 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the GDP reached 140.18 trillion yuan, equivalent to $ 20.01 trillion. The result aligns with the government’s target of “around five percent” and matches the IMF’s forecast. Growth in 2024 also stood at 5%, signaling steady momentum.
Sector performance showed uneven recovery. Agriculture expanded by 3.9%, industry added 4.5%, and services posted the fastest growth at 5.4%. Growth slowed in the fourth quarter to 4.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the third quarter. July–September 2025 recorded the weakest quarterly outcome of the year amid unstable domestic demand.
The slowdown in the final quarter highlights the challenges facing the Chinese economy: weak consumer demand, a decline in real‑estate investment, and the impact of trade tensions. Despite those headwinds, China met its annual target, reflecting the government’s capacity to sustain a minimally acceptable growth rate through fiscal stimulus and support for large infrastructure projects.
