China's culture and tourism industries saw increased contributions to 2023 GDP, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Culture-related industries added 5.95 trillion yuan ($827.66 billion), making up 4.59 percent of GDP, a 0.17 percentage point rise. Tourism and related industries contributed 5.48 trillion yuan, 4.24 percent of GDP, up 0.57 percentage points.

The fifth national economic census, initiated in 2023, highlights growth across sectors and provides a detailed view of China’s secondary and tertiary industries, continuing from previous surveys conducted since 2004.