China’s Provincial Economies 2026: Contrasts in Scale and Growth
Output is concentrated in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang, while Tibet records the fastest growth nationwide
Output is concentrated in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang, while Tibet records the fastest growth nationwide
H1 2026 growth is strongest across a broad central corridor stretching from Tibet in the west to the eastern seaboard
Central and western provinces led growth in 2025, while several northern and southern regions expanded well below the national average.
From Guangdong to Tibet, Mainland China’s 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities have become economic titans in their own right.