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国家统计局新闻发言人就2025年4月份国民经济运行情况答记者问
中汽协会数据·2025-05-20 06:54

Core Viewpoint - The economic performance in April 2025 demonstrates resilience amid increasing external pressures, with significant contributions from industrial growth, domestic demand expansion, and stable employment levels, supported by proactive macroeconomic policies [4][8][42]. Economic Performance - Industrial production showed a robust increase, with the industrial added value for large enterprises growing by 6.1% year-on-year in April, marking one of the highest monthly growth rates since last year [5][36]. - The equipment manufacturing sector experienced a notable growth of 9.8%, contributing 55.9% to the overall industrial growth [5][36]. - The service sector also maintained steady growth, with the service production index rising by 6.0% year-on-year in April, driven by digital transformation and increased travel activities [5][36]. Domestic Demand - Domestic consumption continued to expand, with retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 5.1% year-on-year in April, supported by policies encouraging the replacement of old goods [5][10]. - Fixed asset investment grew by 4.0% year-on-year in the first four months, with equipment investment surging by 18.2%, contributing 64.5% to total investment growth [5][23]. Foreign Trade - Despite a challenging international environment, foreign trade showed resilience, with total goods imports and exports increasing by 2.4% year-on-year in the first four months [6][31]. - Exports of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9.5%, reflecting the competitive strength of China's manufacturing sector [6][32]. Employment - The employment situation remained stable, with the urban unemployment rate at 5.1% in April, a slight decrease from the previous month [6][58]. - Policies aimed at supporting employment for key groups, such as youth and migrant workers, have been effectively implemented [6][58]. Innovation and New Industries - High-tech industries continued to grow rapidly, with the added value of high-tech manufacturing increasing by 10% year-on-year in April [7][20]. - The digital product manufacturing sector also saw a growth of 10%, indicating a strong trend towards innovation and technological advancement [7][20]. Investment Trends - Investment in manufacturing increased by 8.8% year-on-year in the first four months, driven by the transition to higher-end industries and the development of emerging sectors [23][25]. - Infrastructure investment grew by 5.8%, supported by the issuance of local government bonds [25][26]. Real Estate Market - The real estate market showed signs of stabilization, with new housing sales in key cities experiencing slight growth [60][61]. - Policies aimed at promoting housing demand have led to a reduction in inventory and an improvement in new construction starts [60][61].