Research on Key Changes in the Accounting Methods for China's Production-based Gross Domestic Product at Current Prices

The gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices by the production-based accounting method reflects the scale and structure of the economy and is essential for understanding economic performance, designing economic policies, and promoting sustainable and healthy economic development. To improve data quality, the National Bureau of Statistics has continuously refined China's GDP by production-based accounting methods, enhancing their scientific rigor, standardization, and international comparability. This paper reviews the major changes in these methods and proposes suggestions for further improvement, with the aim of helping users better understand these changes and accurately use the relevant datainresearch.