🚀 Big news from the heights of Xizang! The per capita disposable income of rural residents in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has skyrocketed in 2024, closing in on the national average. 🌄
Despite the challenging plateau conditions, rural residents in Xizang saw their incomes reach 21,578 yuan (about $3,010), which is 93.3% of the national average. 📈 This marks an impressive 8.3% increase from the previous year, outpacing the national growth rate by 1.7 percentage points.
Li Jianshu, deputy head of the Xizang survey team at the National Bureau of Statistics, shared these exciting stats at a recent press conference: \"The income growth in Xizang is a testament to the region's development and the hard work of its people.\"
Urban residents weren't left behind either! Their per capita disposable income hit 55,444 yuan, up 6.8%, beating the national growth rate by 2.2 percentage points. 🏙️
Overall, the average per capita disposable income in Xizang surged by 8.2% to reach 31,358 yuan. This growth rate is the highest among all provincial-level areas in China, exceeding the national average by a whopping 2.9 percentage points. 🎉
Remember, Xizang was once hindered by its high altitude, harsh environment, and remote location. But by the end of 2019, it achieved a historic feat by eradicating absolute poverty, lifting 628,000 people out of hardship. 🙌
Thanks to improved infrastructure, a booming tourism market, and the growth of various industries, the income structure in Xizang has seen a major boost. Residents are enjoying better living standards, and the future looks brighter than ever! ✨
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Per capita income in rural Xizang nears national level in 2024
cgtn.com
