【图解】5组数据看8月国民经济运行特点

Core Viewpoint - The overall performance of the national economy in August 2025 is stable, with a focus on high-quality development and the implementation of proactive macro policies to strengthen domestic circulation [2]. Group 1: Production Growth - Agricultural production shows an increase in early rice yield and stable growth in autumn grain planting area [4]. - The industrial sector's added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 5.2% year-on-year, with manufacturing increasing by 5.7% [5]. - The service sector's production index rose by 5.6% year-on-year, driven by increased summer travel, particularly in the accommodation and catering industries [5]. Group 2: Domestic Demand Expansion - From January to August, retail sales of services increased by 5.1%, with active participation in tourism and leisure [6]. - Fixed asset investment grew by 0.5% year-on-year, with manufacturing investment specifically rising by 5.1% [6]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.4% year-on-year, with a notable rise in sales related to trade-in programs [6]. Group 3: Foreign Trade and Reserves - The total import and export volume increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with exports achieving growth for three consecutive months [7][8]. - From January to August, the export value of electromechanical products rose by 9.2% [9]. - Foreign exchange reserves increased by $29.9 billion compared to the previous month, indicating a stable upward trend [9]. Group 4: Economic Stability - Key production and demand indicators maintained steady growth from January to August, reflecting stable economic growth [10]. - The urban unemployment rate remained at 5.3%, consistent with the same period last year, indicating stable employment conditions [12]. - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), excluding food and energy, rose by 0.9% year-on-year, with the growth rate expanding for four consecutive months [14]. Group 5: Innovation and Industry Upgrading - The rise of artificial intelligence and accelerated digitalization are notable, with significant growth in the manufacturing of smart vehicle equipment (17.7%), electronic components (13.1%), and integrated circuits (23.5%) in August [16]. - The equipment manufacturing sector grew by 8.1%, while high-tech manufacturing saw a 9.3% increase [17]. - The modern service industry also performed well, with the production index for information transmission and software services growing by 12.1% [18].