China
China GDP growth
China’s economic growth for the quarter, compared with a year earlier.
In short
The last China GDP release, for Q2, came in at 4.3% against a forecast of 4.5% and 5% the time before. It was published on Wed, 15 Jul 2026, 04:00 SAST. The next release, for Q3, is due Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 04:00 SAST.
- Next release
- Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 04:00 SAST · in 11d 5h
- Forecast
- –
- Last release (Q2)
- 4.3%
- Previous
- 5%
Actual against forecastEvery release
| Released | For | Actual | Forecast | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Q3 | – | – | 4.3% |
| 2026-07-15 | Q2 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5% |
| 2026-04-16 | Q1 | 5% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| 2026-01-19 | Q4 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 2025-10-20 | Q3 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
What it isWhy it matters here
China is South Africa’s largest trading partner. Its demand drives the commodity prices behind the rand and mining incomes.
- Published by
- National Bureau of Statistics of China
- How often
- Quarterly
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China’s economic growth for the quarter, compared with a year earlier.
China is South Africa’s largest trading partner. Its demand drives the commodity prices behind the rand and mining incomes.
National Bureau of Statistics of China. Quarterly. The next date, the forecast and every recent result are on this page.
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