Grants and other revenue in China

China: Grants and other revenue was 9.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9.2%
Change on year
up 40.1%
World rank
130th
of 154 countries
All-time high
42.7%
in 2007
All-time low
6.4%
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Grants and other revenue in China, 2005–2024

102030402005201420242005: 14.4 % of revenue2006: 13.6 % of revenue2007: 42.7 % of revenue2008: 12.9 % of revenue2009: 11.6 % of revenue2010: 9.1 % of revenue2011: 8.2 % of revenue2012: 7.9 % of revenue2013: 9.6 % of revenue2014: 9.3 % of revenue2015: 11 % of revenue2016: 10.4 % of revenue2017: 8.6 % of revenue2018: 7.4 % of revenue2019: 9.5 % of revenue2020: 8.1 % of revenue2021: 6.4 % of revenue2022: 7.2 % of revenue2023: 6.5 % of revenue2024: 9.2 % of revenue

Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of revenue.

Analysis

In 2024, grants and other revenue in China stood at 9.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.1% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in China peaked at 42.7% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 2021.

China ranks 130th of 154 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Grants and other revenue in China, year by year

Annual values for Grants and other revenue (% of revenue) in China, 2005 to 2024.
Year % of revenue Change
2005 14.4%
2006 13.6% -5.2%
2007 42.7% +213.8%
2008 12.9% -69.8%
2009 11.6% -9.9%
2010 9.1% -21.9%
2011 8.2% -9.2%
2012 7.9% -3.9%
2013 9.6% +20.8%
2014 9.3% -2.8%
2015 11.0% +17.7%
2016 10.4% -5.4%
2017 8.6% -17.0%
2018 7.4% -14.0%
2019 9.5% +28.2%
2020 8.1% -14.7%
2021 6.4% -20.6%
2022 7.2% +12.8%
2023 6.5% -9.8%
2024 9.2% +40.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.0% 11.6% 42.7% 5
2010s 9.1% 7.4% 11.0% 10
2020s 7.5% 6.4% 9.2% 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 127 Ireland 9.3%
  2. 128 Austria 9.2% compare
  3. 129 Serbia 9.2% compare
  4. 131 Tunisia 9.1% compare
  5. 132 Luxembourg 8.4%
  6. 133 Armenia 8.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is grants and other revenue in China?
Grants and other revenue in China was 9.2% in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 42.7% in 2007.
What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 2021.
How does China rank for grants and other revenue?
China ranks 130th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (% of revenue). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Grants and other revenue (% of revenue)
Unit
% of revenue
Source
Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,369 data points, 1972–2024
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Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.