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China's income up 5.3% and spending up 3.6% to September

Per capita disposable income reached 34,230 yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, up 5.3% in nominal terms. Per capita consumption expenditure reached 22,354 yuan, up 3.6%.

By FTC Editorial TeamPublished 1 min read

China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that nationwide per capita disposable income was 34,230 yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, a nominal increase of 5.3%. Per capita consumption expenditure was 22,354 yuan, a nominal increase of 3.6% ([NBS release, 20 October 2026](http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202610/t20261020_1965660.html)).

China's income up 5.3% and spending up 3.6% to September — risk-reward diagram
A risk-reward ratio of 1 to 2

Key figures

  • Per capita disposable income, first three quarters 2026: 34,230 yuan, +5.3% nominal
  • Per capita consumption expenditure, first three quarters 2026: 22,354 yuan, +3.6% nominal
China's income up 5.3% and spending up 3.6% to September — candlestick anatomy diagram
The parts of a candlestick: wick, body, open and close

For the retail sales figures for September, see China's retail sales rise 1.1% in September.

Sources

  1. National Bureau of Statistics of China: Households' Income and Consumption Expenditure, first three quarters 2026

Common questions

How much did per capita disposable income rise in China in the first three quarters of 2026?

It rose 5.3% in nominal terms, to 34,230 yuan, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

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