# 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%.

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- Published: 2026-11-03
- Updated: 2026-11-03
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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)).

## 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

For the retail sales figures for September, see [China's retail sales rise 1.1% in September](/news/china-retail-sales-september-2026/).

## Sources

- [National Bureau of Statistics of China: Households' Income and Consumption Expenditure, first three quarters 2026](http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/PressRelease/202610/t20261020_1965660.html)

## 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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