Tianjin achieved steady economic and social progress in 2025, while successfully completing the goals of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).

In 2025, the city's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.8 percent, while general public budget revenue rose by 4.1 percent. Foreign trade performed strongly, with exports increasing by 10.1 percent and cross-border e-commerce transactions surging by 28.1 percent.

Innovation-driven development continued to gain traction. The city's sci-tech loan balance exceeded 900 billion yuan ($129.58 billion), while funds raised through technological innovation bonds surpassed 30 billion yuan.

Livelihood improvements remained a priority. In 2025, Tianjin issued 1.3 billion yuan in employment and entrepreneurship subsidies, creating 327,000 new urban jobs.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the city's GDP grew at an average annual rate of 4.4 percent, while per capita disposable income increased by about 5 percent annually.

Green development delivered tangible results. The average annual concentration of PM2.5 decreased by 25 percent compared to 2020, while the number of days with good air quality reached 281, an increase of 36 days compared to 2020. Urban infrastructure continued to improve, alongside expanded green spaces and upgraded public services.

Over the past five years, the city has strengthened healthcare, education and elderly care services, advanced urban renewal, and steadily improved residents' quality of life. During this period, 357 elderly care facilities were built, 228,700 new enrollment slots were added in primary and secondary schools, and 6,639 hospital beds were added across medical and health institutions, raising the average life expectancy to 82.58 years.