National income rankings hit the trending list: Shanghai's per capita income surpasses 90,000 yuan for the first time, and 11 provinces exceed 40,000 yuan

On February 25, news reports indicate that, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the per capita disposable income of residents nationwide in 2025 reached 43,377 yuan, an increase of 5% over the previous year, matching the GDP growth rate.

Zhang Yi, director of the Household Survey Department at the National Bureau of Statistics, pointed out that stable growth in wage income, net operating income, and net transfer income are the main supporting factors for residents’ income growth.

Looking at the provinces, Shanghai, Beijing, and Zhejiang continue to rank in the top three, forming the first tier of residents’ income nationwide. Compared to the national average per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan, eight provinces have residents with per capita disposable incomes exceeding the national average.

Per capita disposable income refers to the income that can be freely spent, after deducting social insurance, housing fund, and personal income tax. It includes wage income, property income, as well as transfer incomes such as pensions and assistance funds.

Across the country, in 2025, 11 provinces have residents with per capita disposable incomes exceeding 40,000 yuan. These are Shanghai, Beijing, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Tianjin, Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong, Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Chongqing. Compared to the national average, all except Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Chongqing have residents with per capita disposable incomes above the average line.

Among the eight provinces surpassing the national average, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian have seen notable increases in per capita disposable income. Shanghai’s per capita disposable income broke 90,000 yuan for the first time, reaching 91,987 yuan, ranking first nationwide with a 4.1% increase from the previous year; Zhejiang crossed the 70,000 yuan mark, reaching 70,240 yuan; Fujian rose from 47,857 yuan in 2024 to 50,302 yuan, surpassing the 50,000 yuan threshold.