National Bureau of Statistics: The total retail sales of consumer goods in December 2024 increased by 3.7%

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in December, the total retail sales of consumer goods in society was 4,517.2 billion yuan, an increase of 3.7% year-on-year. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles was 3,950.9 billion yuan, an increase of 4.2%. In 2024, the total retail sales of consumer goods in society was 48,789.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the previous year. Among them, the retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles was 43,758.1 billion yuan, an increase of 3.8%. According to the location of the operating unit, in December, the retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas was 3,844.5 billion yuan, an increase of 3.7% year-on-year; the retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas was 672.7 billion yuan, an increase of 3.8%. In 2024, the retail sales of consumer goods in urban areas was 4,211.66 billion yuan, an increase of 3.4% over the previous year; the retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas was 667.29 billion yuan, an increase of 4.3%. According to the type of consumption, in December, the retail sales of goods were 3,962.3 billion yuan, an increase of 3.9% year-on-year; and the catering revenue was 554.9 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7%. In 2024, the retail sales of goods was 4,321.77 billion yuan, an increase of 3.2% over the previous year; and the catering revenue was 557.18 billion yuan, an increase of 5.3%. According to the retail format, in 2024, the retail sales of convenience stores, specialty stores, and supermarkets in retail units above the quota increased by 4.7%, 4.2%, and 2.7% respectively compared to the previous year; while the retail sales of department stores and brand specialty stores decreased by 2.4% and 0.4% respectively. In 2024, the national online retail sales were 1,552.25 billion yuan, an increase of 7.2% over the previous year. Among them, the online retail sales of physical goods were 1,308.16 billion yuan, an increase of 6.5%, accounting for 26.8% of the total retail sales of consumer goods; within the online retail sales of physical goods, food, clothing, and daily necessities increased by 16.0%, 1.5%, and 6.3% respectively. This article is compiled from the official website of the National Bureau of Statistics, edited by "GMTEight": Chen Xiaoyi.