China publishes report on Tibet´s economic, social development

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-30-2009 16:20

Full Text: Report on the Economic and Social Development of Tibet

The Beijing-based China Tibetology Research Center has released a report outlining Tibet's economic and social development over the past 50 years. The goal of the report is to provide a comprehensive list of the achievements in contemporary Tibet and serve as a reference for policy makers.

The 6-part report begins with a summary of Tibet's current economic situation.

In 2008, Tibet's GDP exceeded 39 billion yuan, compared to 174 million 50 years ago. Its per capita G-D-P in 2008 was estimated at over 13,800 yuan. Although still lower than the national average, it's a giant leap from 142 yuan in 1959.

In 2008, the value of Tibet's primary industries exceeded 6 billion yuan, accounting for just over 15 percent of its GDP. The added value of the manufacturing industry reached nearly 11.6 billion yuan, accounting for about 29 percent of the GDP. Industries such as IT, tourism, and services have become Tibet's pillar industries. In 2008, those added value industries in Tibet reached nearly 22 billion yuan, accounting for over 55.5 percent of the GDP.

In the less than 6 decades from Tibet's peaceful liberation in 1951 to 2008, the local Tibetan population increased from about 1 million to over 2.8 million. The average life expectancy in Tibet has also risen to 67 years, from 35.5 in old Tibet before 1959.