AI Data Insight
In the third quarter of 2026, China's national per capita disposable income reached a cumulative 34,230 yuan, steadily increasing from 22,981 yuan in the second quarter and reflecting a nominal year-on-year increase of 5.3%. Although rural income growth outperformed urban areas and the urban-rural gap continued to narrow, weak performance in net property income and a relatively low median income indicate that wealth polarization and pressure in the housing market continue to suppress overall consumption momentum.