Chaozhou's economy continued to expand steadily in 2025, with overall performance reflecting enhanced quality and structural optimization, according to a statistical report released by the Chaozhou Municipal Bureau of Statistics on January 30.
Chaozhou's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 145.217 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.7 percent at constant prices, outpacing the provincial average growth rate. This marks a resilient and improving economic performance as the city concluded its 14th Five-Year Plan period.
The economic structure continued to improve in 2025. The tertiary sector grew the fastest, expanding by 5.4 percent and playing an increasingly significant role in driving growth. Agricultural production showed notable strength, with substantial output increases in key products such as tea and vegetables. Industrial operations remained stable, with pillar industries including electronics (up 10.0 percent) and stainless steel (up 6.9 percent) recording robust growth.
Growth drivers are shifting positively. Investment in fixed assets saw structural improvements: infrastructure investment surged by 18.2 percent, while industrial technological transformation investment soared by 33.3 percent, indicating that policies promoting industrial upgrading and equipment renewal are taking effect. Both real estate investment and sales showed a synchronized recovery, reflecting revitalized market activity.
Residents' well-being continued to improve. Per capita disposable income grew by 4.6 percent nominally, or 5.1 percent in real terms after adjusting for inflation. The income growth rate in rural areas (6.1 percent) exceeded that in urban areas (4.0 percent), helping to narrow the urban-rural income gap. Consumer prices remained stable with a slight decline, while both deposits and loans in the financial sector grew steadily. Notably, medium- to long-term business loans rose rapidly, signaling strengthened economic vitality.
Author | Jiang Chang
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