China GDP in 1978

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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 $149.4 billion $42.11 billion $71.53 billion $35.76 billion
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According to the latest statistical data released by the China Bureau of Statistics in 2024, China's GDP in 1978 was $149.4 billion, accounting for 1.7295% of the world's total, and the economy grew by -14.63% year-on-year. The GDP in 1978 ranked 12th in the world and 2nd in Asian countries.