China Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
China's services value added was 56.86% in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
China's services value added stood at 56.86% in 2025, a rise of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.86% by 2025. China ranked 102nd globally.
China’s services value added has risen from 32.58 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 56.86 in 2025, placing the country 102nd globally and closely matching peers such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (56.85) and Dominica (56.94). The indicator fell to a trough of 22.45 in 1980 before embarking on a sustained expansion that accelerated in the reform era of the 1990s and intensified with digitalization and urbanisation in the 2000s. Over the 66‑year coverage period the upward trajectory reflects a structural shift from manufacturing toward a more service‑oriented economy, driven by rising household consumption, expanding tourism, and the growth of finance and information‑technology sectors. Despite the impressive climb, China’s rank remains modest relative to the highest performers, indicating room for further deepening of service sector productivity and integration into global value chains. Continued investment in high‑skill services and regulatory reforms could sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with leading service‑rich economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 57.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.25% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.86% | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.86% | +0.11% | #102 |
| 2024 | 56.75% | +0.41% | #84 |
| 2023 | 56.34% | +1.38% | #90 |
| 2022 | 54.96% | +0.14% | #92 |
| 2021 | 54.82% | −0.73% | #96 |
| 2020 | 55.55% | +0.32% | #87 |
| 2019 | 55.23% | +1.12% | #88 |
| 2018 | 54.11% | +0.56% | #86 |
| 2017 | 53.54% | +0.25% | #79 |
| 2016 | 53.29% | +1.56% | #68 |
| 2015 | 51.73% | +2.49% | #62 |
| 2014 | 49.23% | +1.41% | #59 |
| 2013 | 47.82% | +1.47% | #52 |
| 2012 | 46.35% | +1.19% | #48 |
| 2011 | 45.17% | +0.04% | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
China's services value added was 56.86% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
China's services value added peaked at 56.86% in 2025.
The lowest services value added in China was 22.45% in 1980.
China ranks 102nd globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
China's services value added is projected to reach 56.86% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of China in 2025 was 56.86%. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_china_services-value-added,
title = {China Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/china/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}