各地消费金融业务发展潜力：华北、华东养老保障水平较高，华南、西北人口结构相对年轻

Economic Growth Overview - In 2024, China's GDP reached 134.9 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [1] - The East China region led with a GDP of 52.2 trillion yuan, while Guangdong became the first province to exceed 14 trillion yuan in GDP, reaching 14.2 trillion yuan [1][2] - 21 provinces and municipalities outpaced the national average growth rate of 5.0%, with strong growth observed in central and western provinces [1] Regional GDP Performance - Beijing's GDP for 2024 was 4.9843 trillion yuan, growing by 5.2% [2] - Guangdong's GDP growth rate was 3.5%, lower than its previous year's growth of 4.8% [2] - Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces reported GDPs of 13.7 trillion yuan and 9.0 trillion yuan, respectively, both with growth rates above 5% [2] Per Capita GDP Insights - In 2023, China's per capita GDP was 89,358 yuan, reflecting a 4.7% increase from the previous year [4] - Beijing's per capita GDP surpassed 200,000 yuan, ranking first nationally, while Gansu's was only 48,000 yuan, about a quarter of Beijing's [4][5] - The top ten provinces by per capita GDP included four from East China and three from North China, indicating regional disparities [4] Urbanization and Population Trends - By the end of 2024, China's urbanization rate reached 67.0%, with urban residents increasing by 10.83 million [8] - The total population decreased by 1.39 million, with urban populations growing while rural populations declined [8] - High coverage rates of pension insurance in urban areas, such as Beijing at 87%, indicate potential for consumer finance growth [8][11] Demographic Structure - In 2023, 15% of the population was aged 65 and older, with significant regional variations in age distribution [12][14] - Regions like Northeast China exhibited higher aging rates, while provinces such as Henan and Guangxi had a younger demographic profile [12][14] - The changing demographic structure impacts consumer finance, with older populations increasing demand for financial products [15]