On October 19, the National Bureau of Statistics published on its official website the household income and consumption expenditure figures for the first three quarters of 2026. The nationwide per capita disposable income stood at 34,230 yuan, and the nationwide per capita wage income reached 19,653 yuan. Let us take a closer look.
Household Income Situation
In the first three quarters, the nationwide per capita disposable income was 34,230 yuan, representing a nominal increase of 5.3% compared with the same period of the previous year and a real increase of 4.4% after deducting price factors.
Per Capita Disposable Income by Urban and Rural Areas
Viewed by urban and rural areas, the per capita disposable income of urban residents was 44,945 yuan, up 4.5% (unless otherwise specified, all growth rates hereinafter are nominal year-on-year increases), and up 3.6% in real terms after deducting price factors. The per capita disposable income of rural residents was 18,809 yuan, up 6.3%, and up 5.6% in real terms after deducting price factors.
Breakdown by Income Source
In the first three quarters, the nationwide per capita wage income was 19,653 yuan, up 5.3%, accounting for 57.4% of disposable income. Per capita net operating income was 5,542 yuan, up 6.6%, accounting for 16.2% of disposable income. Per capita net property income was 2,671 yuan, up 1.6%, accounting for 7.8% of disposable income. Per capita net transfer income was 6,364 yuan, up 5.7%, accounting for 18.6% of disposable income.
Median Disposable Income
In the first three quarters, the nationwide median per capita disposable income was 28,388 yuan, up 4.6%, with the median standing at 82.9% of the average. Among this, the median per capita disposable income of urban residents was 39,728 yuan, up 3.9%, with the median at 88.4% of the average. The median per capita disposable income of rural residents was 15,895 yuan, up 5.7%, with the median at 84.5% of the average.
Note: The median per capita income refers to the per capita income of the surveyed household positioned in the very middle when all surveyed households are ranked from low to high by per capita income level.
Household Consumption Expenditure Situation
In the first three quarters, the nationwide per capita consumption expenditure was 22,354 yuan, representing a nominal increase of 3.6% compared with the same period of the previous year and a real increase of 2.7% after deducting price factors.
Per Capita Consumption Expenditure by Urban and Rural Areas
Viewed by urban and rural areas, the per capita consumption expenditure of urban residents was 27,312 yuan, up 3.0%, and up 2.1% in real terms after deducting price factors. The per capita consumption expenditure of rural residents was 15,218 yuan, up 4.3%, and up 3.5% in real terms after deducting price factors.
Composition of Per Capita Consumption Expenditure
In the first three quarters, the nationwide per capita expenditure on food, tobacco and alcohol was 6,643 yuan, up 4.5%, accounting for 29.7% of per capita consumption expenditure. Per capita spending on clothing was 1,172 yuan, up 4.1%, accounting for 5.2%. Per capita spending on housing was 4,753 yuan, up 1.9%, accounting for 21.3%. Per capita spending on household goods and services was 1,281 yuan, up 4.7%, accounting for 5.7%. Per capita spending on transportation and communication was 3,190 yuan, up 2.8%, accounting for 14.3%. Per capita spending on education, culture and recreation was 2,647 yuan, up 4.6%, accounting for 11.8%. Per capita spending on healthcare was 1,974 yuan, up 2.3%, accounting for 8.8%. Per capita spending on other goods and services was 694 yuan, up 8.7%, accounting for 3.1%.
Source: Official website of the National Bureau of Statistics.
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