The Changzhou Municipal Bureau of Statistics and the Changzhou Survey Team of the National Bureau of Statistics have released the city’s economic data for the first quarter of 2025. According to standardized regional GDP calculations, Changzhou’s GDP reached 241.69 billion yuan, achieving a 6.1 percent year-on-year increase at constant prices.

By sector, the primary industry recorded 2.19 billion yuan in added value, up 5.8 percent, while the secondary industry surged to 110.72 billion yuan, a growth of 6.3 percent. The tertiary industry, accounting for the largest share, expanded by 6.0 percent to 128.77 billion yuan, reflecting balanced and steady development across all sectors.

Industrial production strengthens, led by advanced manufacturing

industrial enterprises above designated size reported 8.8 percent growth in value-added output, with 25 out of 34 major industries demonstrating positive performance, representing 73.5 percent of total output. High-tech manufacturing was a key driver, posting a 14.7 percent increase, contributing 36.9 percent to overall industrial growth. The new energy sector remained a powerhouse, with 13.3 percent growth in new energy vehicle (NEV) production and a 16.5 percent rise in power and energy storage batteries.

Investment momentum sustained by key industrial projects

Fixed asset investment grew by 1.3 percent, with projects exceeding 100 million yuan (excluding real estate) expanding by 10.1 percent, boosting overall investment growth by 6.5 percentage points. Infrastructure investment surged by 58.5 percent, making up 18.7 percent of total investment—a 6.7 percentage point increase from the previous year.

Consumer market accelerates, driven by emerging sectors

Retail sales of consumer goods climbed to 70.03 billion yuan, up 5.2 percent year-on-year. Strong demand was seen across communication equipment (up 58.3 percent), cultural and office supplies (up 45.8 percent), and home appliances and audiovisual products (up 23.6 percent). NEV retail sales surged 35.2 percent, contributing 2.4 percentage points to overall retail growth.

Resident income rises, urban-rural gap continues to narrow

The average per capita disposable income for all residents stood at 21,444 yuan, a 5.1 percent rise from the previous year. In urban areas, incomes reached 23,673 yuan (up 4.8 percent), while rural incomes grew at a faster pace, hitting 15,957 yuan (up 5.6 percent). This reduced the urban-rural income ratio to 1.484:1, as rural growth outpaced urban by 0.8 percentage points.

An official from the Municipal Statistics Bureau noted that Changzhou's key economic indicators showed steady growth in the first quarter, laying solid groundwork for continued expansion.

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