A thriving economic landscape in WEDZ. [Photo/WeChat account: whkfq]
Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) showed impressive economic resilience in 2025, achieving a GDP of over 230 billion yuan ($33.09 billion), a year-on-year increase of 6.4 percent.
The primary industry contributed 2.07 billion yuan, a growth of 4.3 percent. The secondary industry saw a rise of 128.35 billion yuan, up by 6.6 percent, while the tertiary industry added 101.94 billion yuan, a 6.1 percent increase.
The industrial sector exhibited robust performance, with the added value of large-scale industry increasing by 9.1 percent. High-tech manufacturing surged by 32.0 percent, equipment manufacturing rose by 11.2 percent, and digital economy manufacturing output grew by 4.1 percent.
The automotive industry was a significant growth driver, with total output rising by 13.5 percent. New energy vehicle (NEV) output soared by 41.1 percent and the intelligent vehicle equipment manufacturing sector grew by 12.3 percent, while lithium battery production skyrocketed by 73.0 percent.
Fixed asset investment increased by 3.5 percent, with 304 new projects added, totaling an investment of 74.3 billion yuan, a 45 percent increase.
Social consumption also saw significant gains, with total retail sales of consumer goods rising by 7.1 percent. Wholesale sales increased by 4.3 percent, retail sales by 7.2 percent, accommodation revenue by 3.9 percent, and catering revenue by 5.0 percent. Automobile consumption was particularly strong, with retail sales of automobiles growing by 33.8 percent.
Residents' incomes also grew, with the annual per capita disposable income reaching 56,144 yuan, a 4.9 percent increase. Urban residents' per capita disposable income rose by 4.8 percent to 59,432 yuan, while rural residents saw a 6.3 percent increase to 34,768 yuan.
