Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China
China: Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile was 188.81 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China, 1981–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China is 188.81 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 141.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China peaked at 192.19 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021 and was at its lowest, 17.84 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1981.
China ranks 59th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22.94 international-$ in 2021 prices | 17.84 international-$ in 2021 prices | 26.89 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 1990s | 31.14 international-$ in 2021 prices | 26.8 international-$ in 2021 prices | 35.01 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
| 2000s | 47.91 international-$ in 2021 prices | 37.28 international-$ in 2021 prices | 55.22 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2010s | 112.58 international-$ in 2021 prices | 62.69 international-$ in 2021 prices | 160.97 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 182.07 international-$ in 2021 prices | 165.21 international-$ in 2021 prices | 192.19 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
- 56 Montenegro 205.7 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 57 Albania 195.81 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 58 Tunisia 190.16 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 60 Bolivia 186.78 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 61 Azerbaijan 186.32 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 62 Mongolia 181.49 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China?
- Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile in China was 188.81 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 192.19 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021.
- What is the lowest threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.84 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1981.
- How does China rank for threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile?
- China ranks 59th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income or consumption per month marking the poorest decile, the median, and the richest decile. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The level of income or consumption per month below which 10% of the population falls.