China economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
Chinas GDP per capita (PPP) was about $22,000 in 2023. The economy is diverse and industrialized, with strong manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and services.