Qingdao WCNA's GDP surpasses 500b yuan
China DailyAccording to the recently unified calculation result of the gross domestic product at the district level, Qingdao West Coast New Area achieved a GDP of 500.34 billion yuan in 2023. The added value of the area’s primary industry was 9.58 billion yuan, reflecting a 4.1 percent increase from the previous year; the secondary industry had an added value of 170.20 billion yuan, a 5.0 percent year-on-year growth; and the tertiary industry had an added value of around 320.56 billion yuan, a 6.6 percent year-on-year increase. The agricultural sector remains stable, with agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry and fishery activities generating an added value of 10.26 billion yuan, up by 4.6 percent from the previous year. The service industry also contributed significantly, with an added value of 320.56 billion yuan, a 6.6 percent growth compared to the previous year. Finally, the annual per capita disposable income of residents in Qingdao WCNA reached 59,088 yuan, a 6.5 percent increase compared to the previous year.