Six decades after its establishment as an autonomous region, Xizang celebrates unprecedented economic growth and social progress. New data reveals the region's GDP skyrocketed to 276.5 billion yuan ($38 billion) in 2024 – an 845-fold increase from its 1965 figure of 327 million yuan.
From Mountain Paths to Modern Highways
Once characterized by rugged terrain and limited connectivity, Xizang now boasts over 120,000 km of highways and 140 air routes. This infrastructure revolution has connected remote communities to national supply chains while boosting tourism revenue by 40% since 2010.
Healthcare and Education Leap Forward
Life expectancy has doubled to 72 years since 1965, with 95% of children now completing compulsory education. Over 1,400 medical institutions serve the region's population of 3.6 million, compared to just 62 facilities in the early reform period.
Green Growth Model Emerges
Xizang leads China's ecological conservation efforts, with 38% of its land under environmental protection. Renewable energy projects now generate 60% of regional power, balancing development with preservation of glacial ecosystems critical to Asia's water security.
