China Merchandise Trade (% of GDP) (2024)
China's Merchandise Trade (% of GDP): 32.9 % of GDP in 2024, +0.4pp YoY. World Bank (TG.VAL.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
China (2024)
32.9
% of GDP
+0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.9 | +0.4pp |
| 2023 | 32.5 | -1.6pp |
| 2022 | 34.1 | +1.2pp |
| 2021 | 32.9 | +1.9pp |
| 2020 | 31 | -0.4pp |
| 2019 | 31.4 | -1.2pp |
| 2018 | 32.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 32.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2016 | 32.2 | -2.9pp |
| 2015 | 35 | -5.3pp |
| 2014 | 40.3 | -2.4pp |
| 2013 | 42.7 | -1.9pp |
| 2012 | 44.6 | -2.9pp |
| 2011 | 47.5 | -0.6pp |
| 2010 | 48 | +5.5pp |
| 2009 | 42.5 | -12.4pp |
| 2008 | 54.9 | -5.5pp |
| 2007 | 60.4 | -2.7pp |
| 2006 | 63.1 | +1.7pp |
| 2005 | 61.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
China recorded 32.9 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.4pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 63.1 in 2006 and a trough of 31.0 in 2020.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks china merchandise trade (% of gdp) in China, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 63.1 % of GDP in 2006 and reached its lowest recorded value of 31.0 in 2020. The latest reading of 32.9 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.4pp.