China GDP in 1979

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Data from the World Bank and China Bureau of Statistics.

Unit ( Billions of US dollars )
Region GDP Primary Industry Secondary Industry Tertiary Industry
China $178.2 billion $55.71 billion $83.93 billion $38.55 billion
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According to the latest statistical data released by the China Bureau of Statistics in 2024, China's GDP in 1979 was $178.2 billion, accounting for 2.2285% of the world's total, and the economy grew by 19.28% year-on-year. The GDP in 1979 ranked 12th in the world and 2nd in Asian countries.