China's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita rose from 29,992 yuan ($4,430) in 2010 to about 35,000 yuan ($5,419) in 2011, a 16.7 percent increase, according to the annual economic reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the local governments.

Of the 31 provincial regions on the Chinese mainland, 24 had their GDP per capita exceed $4,000, reaching the level of upper middle- income countries ($3,976-$12,275 in GNI per capita) as defined by the World Bank. The top 10 regions, as well as Jilin, had their GDP per capita surpass the national average.

Most notably, the three municipalities-Tianjin, Shanghai and Beijing reported a GDP per capita of about or more than 80,000 yuan ($12,386), reaching the level of high-income countries (above $12,276 in GNI per capita).

Those that registered a GDP per capita of less than $4,000 include Jiangxi (25,811 yuan, or $3,996), Guangxi (25,219 yuan, or $3,905), Anhui (25,319 yuan, or $3,920), Tibet (20,194 yuan, or $3,127), Gansu (19,624 yuan, or $3,038), Yunnan (18,957 yuan, or $2,935) and Guizhou (16,437 yuan, or $2,545).

Despite the complicated global economic environment, China has maintained a stable economic growth, with its gross domestic product (GDP) hitting 47.16 trillion yuan ($7.3 trillion) in 2011, 9.2 percent higher than that of 2010 at comparable prices.

10. Fujian

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GDP per capita: 46,802 yuan ($7,246)

Rank 2011: 10

Rank 2010: 10

GDP: 1.74 trillion yuan ($269.4 billion)

Permanent population: 37.2 million

Fujian Province's GDP per capita rose from 40,025 yuan ($5,913) in 2010 to 46,802 yuan ($7,246) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Fujian's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Cuba (at purchasing-power parity).

Fujian's GDP in 2011 was 1.74 trillion yuan ($269.4 billion), ranking the 12th in the country, a 12.2 percent increase at comparable prices. In 2011, the province posted 24,907 yuan ($3,856) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 8,779 yuan ($1,359) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 14.4 percent and 18.2 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 was close to that of Colombia in 2010 at $288.19 billion, which was ranked the 33rd in the world by the World Bank.

9. Shandong

GDP per capita: 47,139 yuan ($7,298)

Rank 2011: 9

Rank 2010: 9

GDP: 4.54 trillion yuan ($702.92 billion)

Permanent population: 96.37 million

Shandong Province's GDP per capita rose from 41,106 yuan ($6,072) to 47,139 yuan ($7,298) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Shandong's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of South Africa (at purchasing-power parity).

Shandong continued to take the 3rd spot in terms of GDP for the third consecutive year with 4.54 trillion yuan ($702.92 billion), a 10.9 percent increase at comparable prices. In 2011, the province posted 22,792 yuan ($3,529) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 8,342 yuan ($1,292) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 14.3 percent and 19.3 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 exceeded that of Indonesia in 2010 at $706.56 billion, which was ranked 18th in the world by the World Bank.

8. Guangdong

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GDP per capita: 50,141 yuan ($7,763)

Rank 2011: 8

Rank 2010: 7

GDP: 5.27 trillion yuan ($815.94 billion)

Permanent population: 105. 05 million

Guangdong Province's GDP per capita rose from 44,736 yuan ($6,608) to 50,141 yuan ($7,763) in 2011. It reached the level of upper middle income countries or regions in the world. According to the Economist Magazine, Guangdong's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Kazakhstan (at purchasing-power parity).

Guangdong's GDP in 2011 was 5.27 trillion yuan ($815.94 billion), a 10 percent increase over 2010. It remained the bellwether in this respect for the third consecutive year in China. The province was the first in the country to have its GDP surpass 5 trillion yuan ($774.14 billion), which accounted for about 11 percent of the national total. In 2011, the province registered 26,897 yuan ($4,164) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 9,372 yuan ($1,451) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 12.6 percent and 18.8 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 exceeded that of Netherlands in 2010 at $783.41 billion, which was ranked 16th in the world by the World Bank.

7. Liaoning

GDP per capita: 50,253 yuan ($7,781)

Rank 2011: 7

Rank 2010: 8

GDP: 2.2 trillion yuan ($340.62 billion)

Permanent population: 43.83 million

Liaoning Province's GDP per capita rose from 42,355 yuan ($6,257) in 2010 to 50,253 yuan ($7,781) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Liaoning's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Costa Rica (at purchasing-power parity).

Liaoning's GDP was as high as 2.2 trillion yuan ($340.62 billion) in 2011, a 12.1 percent increase over 2010 at comparable prices, ranking 7th in the country. The number rose from 1.12 trillion yuan ($147.29 billion) in 2007 to more than 2 trillion yuan ($309.66 billion) in only 5 years. In 2011, Liaoning registered 20,467 yuan ($3,169) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 8,297 yuan ($1,285) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 15.5 percent and 20.1 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 exceeded that of Iran in 2010 at $331.02 billion, which was ranked 29th in the world by the World Bank.

6. Inner Mongolia

GDP per capita: 57,404 yuan ($8,888)

Rank 2011: 6

Rank 2010: 6

GDP: 1.42 trillion yuan ($219.86 billion)

Permanent population: 24.82 million

Inner Mongolia's GDP per capita rose from 47,347 yuan ($6,994) in 2010 to 57,404 yuan ($8,888) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, its GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Turkey (at purchasing-power parity).

Inner Mongolia's GDP in 2011 was 1.42 trillion yuan ($219.86 billion), ranking 15th in the country, and a 14.3 percent increase over 2010 at comparable prices. In 2011, the province registered 20,408 yuan ($3,160) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 6,642 yuan ($1,028) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 15.3 percent and 20.1 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 was almost the size of that of Egypt in 2010 at $218.91 billion, which was ranked 40th in the world by the World Bank.

5. Zhejiang

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GDP per capita: 58,576 yuan ($9,069)

Rank 2011: 5

Rank 2010: 5

GDP: 3.2 trillion yuan ($495.45 billion)

Permanent population: 54.63 million

Zhejiang province's GDP per capita rose from 51,711 yuan ($7,639) in 2010 to 58,576 yuan ($9,069) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Zhejiang's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Azerbaijan (at purchasing-power parity).

Zhejiang remained in 4th place this year with its GDP of 3.2 trillion yuan ($495.45 billion), a 9 percent increase over 2010. In 2011, the province registered 30,971 yuan ($4,795) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 13,071 yuan ($2,024) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 13.2 percent and 15.6 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 was close to that of Switzerland in 2010 at $523.77 billion, which was ranked 19th in the world by the World Bank.

4. Jiangsu

GDP per capita: 61,534 yuan ($9,527)

Rank 2011: 4

Rank 2010: 4

GDP: 4.86 trillion yuan ($752.46 billion)

Permanent population: 78.99 million

Jiangsu Province's GDP per capita jumped from 52,840 yuan ($7,805) in 2010 to 61,534 yuan ($9,527) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Jiangsu's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Belar (at purchasing-power parity).

Jiangsu continued to hold its 2nd spot for the third consecutive year with its GDP of 4.86 trillion yuan ($752.46 billion), an 11 percent increase over 2010 at comparable prices. It was the second consecutive year for Jiangsu's GDP to exceed 4 trillion yuan ($619.31 billion). In 2011, the province registered 26,341 yuan ($4,078) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 10,805 yuan ($1,673) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 14.8 percent and 18.5 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 exceeded that of Turkey in 2010 at $735.26 billion, which was ranked 17th in the world by the World Bank.

3. Beijing

GDP per capita: 79,265 yuan ($12,272)

Rank 2011: 3

Rank 2010: 2

GDP: 1.6 trillion yuan ($247.72 billion)

Permanent population: 20.19 million

Beijing, the capital of China, had its GDP per capita rise from 75,943 yuan ($11,218) in 2010 to 79,265 yuan ($12,272) in 2011. The figure reached the level of high-income countries or regions in the world, based on the World Bank's criteria. According to the Economist Magazine, Beijing's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Slovakia (at purchasing-power parity).

Beijing's GDP in 2011 was 1.6 trillion yuan ($247.72 billion), ranking 13th in the country, an 8.1 percent increase from 2010 at comparable prices. In 2011, the province registered 32,903 yuan ($5,094) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 14,736 yuan ($2,282) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 13.2 percent and 13.6 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 exceeded that of Finland in 2010 at $238.8 billion, which was ranked 34th in the world, according to the World Bank.

2. Shanghai

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GDP per capita: 81,772 ($12,661)

Rank 2011: 2

Rank 2010: 1

GDP: 1.92 trillion yuan ($297.27 billion)

Permanent population: 23.47 million

Shanghai's GDP per capita rose from 76,074 yuan ($11,238) in 2010 to 81,772 ($12,661) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Shanghai's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Saudi Arabia (at purchasing-power parity).

Shanghai's GDP in 2011 was 1.92 trillion yuan ($297.27 billion), ranking 11th in the country, an 8.2 percent increase from 2010 at comparable prices. In 2011, the municipality registered 36,230 yuan ($5,609) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds and 15,644 yuan ($2,422) in per capita net income of rural hoeholds, an increase of 13.8 percent and 13.8 percent respectively. Its GDP in 2011 was close to that of Greece in 2010 at $304.87 billion, which was ranked 32nd in the world by the World Bank.

1. Tianjin

GDP per capita: 82,616 yuan ($12,791)

Rank 2011: 1

Rank 2010: 3

GDP: 1.12 trillion yuan ($173.41 billion)

Permanent population: 13.55 million

Tianjin's GDP per capita increased from 72,994 yuan ($10,783) in 2010 to 82,616 yuan ($12,791) in 2011. According to the Economist Magazine, Tianjin's GDP per capita in 2010 was close to that of Hungary (at purchasing-power parity).

Tianjin's GDP in 2011 was 1.12 trillion yuan ($173.41 billion), a 16.4 percent increase at comparable prices, and ranking 19th in the country. In 2011, the province registered 26,921 yuan ($4,168) in per capita disposable income of urban hoeholds, an increase of 10.8 percent over 2010, while the per capita net income of rural hoeholds grew by 15.5 percent. Its GDP in 2011 was close to that of Pakistan in 2010 at $174.8 billion, which was ranked 47th in the world by the World Bank.