BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- China's per capita disposable income posted solid growth in the first half (H1) of 2025, amid continued signs of economic recovery despite external uncertainties.

The country's per capita disposable income stood at 21,840 yuan (about 3,055 U.S. dollars) in the first six months of this year, up 5.3 percent year on year in nominal terms, while representing an increase of 5.4 percent after deducting price factors, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.

Median per capita disposable income nationwide was 18,186 yuan in H1, a nominal increase of 4.8 percent year on year.

Incomes of rural residents, up 5.9 percent year on year in nominal terms, grew faster than incomes of city dwellers, who enjoyed an increase of 4.7 percent during this period.

Meanwhile, China's per capita consumption expenditure came in at 14,309 yuan -- up 5.2 percent year on year in nominal terms, and increasing by 5.3 percent after deduction of price factors.

Tuesday's data also showed that China's gross domestic product grew 5.3 percent year on year in the first half of 2025. ■