Explore China's latest macroeconomic trends and forecasts to inform business strategy and pinpoint opportunities and risks

Real GDP of China (2010 - 2021, $ Billion)

  • China's real GDP reached $12.7 trillion in 2021, up 8% from the previous year 
  • In terms of Real GDP, the US, China, Japan, Germany, and India are the leading economies in the world 
  • COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and rising inflation have caused a slowdown in the global economic growth 

Overview of China’s Real GDP 

China's GDP in 2021 was the second-highest in the world after the US. In 2021, China’s real GDP reached $12.7 trillion, an increase of 8% over the previous year. China's economy grew at a CAGR of 7% between 2010 and 2021.  However, an increase in COVID-19 cases, a weak property market, and rising oil prices amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine dimmed China's growth outlook.  

Outlook on Global Economy 

Real GDP refers to base year prices, which include inflation. Changes in real GDP indicate the increase or decrease in the volume of economic activity and measure economic growth. 

The US, China, Japan, Germany, and India are the leading economies around the world in terms of real GDP. The real GDP of the US was the highest, with a value of $18.6 trillion in 2021, followed by China. During the same period, Japan’s real GDP reached $6 trillion, ranked third in the world. The other two largest economies are Germany and India, with real GDPs of $3.8 trillion and $2.9 trillion, respectively. 

 Factors Affecting the Global Economy 

A rise in COVID-19 cases: 

As a result of Omicron, a new variant of COVID-19, more cases have been reported worldwide, resulting in the disruption of supply chain management. However, the global vaccination drive has reduced the fatality from COVID-19. 

Russia-Ukraine war:  

A prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine will continue to affect global economic growth. Investment and trade have been adversely affected due to the war as economic sanctions have been imposed on Russia, and several big companies have stopped their operations in the country.  

Rising Inflation and Interest Rates: 

The inflation rate in developing and advanced economies have been rising, causing central banks to tighten monetary policy and raise interest rates to control price rises. However, a sustained rise in interest rates could push some economies into financial distress. 

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