China 2025 GDP Growth Hits 5 Percent: Weakest Performance in Decades
China's economy grew 5 percent in 2025, its weakest performance in decades. Q4 growth slowed to 4.5 percent according to official NBS data.
The engine of global growth is sputtering. China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, marking one of its weakest annual performances in recent history. Official data released on Monday underscores the significant structural challenges facing the world's second-largest economy.
China 2025 GDP Growth and Q4 Slowdown
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the economy expanded by only 4.5 percent in the quarter ending December 2025. This decelerating trend in the fourth quarter contributed to the overall lackluster annual figure, reflecting a loss of momentum as the year drew to a close.
Property Crisis Weighs on Momentum
Analysts point to the persistent real estate crisis as a primary drag on activity. In cities like Beijing, construction projects have faced delays, dampening both industrial output and consumer confidence. The 5 percent figure suggests that government stimulus measures throughout 2025 haven't been enough to offset deep-seated domestic demand issues.
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