The middle-class family standard was announced, and there were only about 33.2 million in the country
Recently, the Institute of Sociology (CASS) of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released a research report according to which the number of middle-class households in the country is currently about 33.2 million. Does this number surprise you?The middle class has always been a group that has attracted much attention, and their lifestyles, consumption concepts and family structures are all the focus of attention. So, what is the real standard of a middle-class family?Can you say you're middle class?Let's dive into this question.
What is a middle-class family?Middle-class families generally refer to those with average income levels, strong purchasing power, and a high quality of life. Internationally, it generally refers to a household income between 70% and 200% of the median annual income. According to China's national conditions, the income level of middle-class families is relatively high, generally referring to the annual household income between 200,000 yuan and 1 million yuan. However, the definition of a middle-class family is not limited to income level, but must also include many factors such as family wealth status, education level of family members, and social status of the family. From the perspective of income level, according to national statistics, the per capita disposable income of urban households in China in 2018 was 39,672 yuan, and the per capita disposable income of rural households was 14,133 yuan. Therefore, it can be preliminarily estimated that the per capita disposable income of middle-class families should be more than hundreds of thousands of yuan. But this is only a numerical standard, in fact, the standard of middle-class families should be more comprehensive, including social status, education level, family wealth and other aspects.
The consumption concept and lifestyle of middle-class families are also one of its characteristics. Middle-class families pay more attention to quality and taste in their daily consumption and lifestyle. They tend to choose high-quality necessities, pay more attention to investment in education, and pay more attention to aspects such as health and environmental protection. In addition, the lifestyle of middle-class families is also relatively more comfortable, and there is a certain amount of economic support and security in terms of living environment, children's education, leisure and entertainment, etc. Finally, the family structure of middle-class families also deserves our attention. Generally speaking, both husband and wife in middle-class families must have a certain level of education and cultivation, and the education of their children is also an aspect that they attach great importance to. In addition, Chinese families also have certain plans and measures in terms of retirement and medical protection, and have more stable and reliable retirement benefits and medical insurance.
The standard of middle-class families is not limited to income level, but also includes a series of aspects such as education level, consumption concept, lifestyle, family structure, etc. A family can only be considered a truly middle-class family if these conditions are met in all respects. A high income in itself does not mean that a family is middle-class. I hope that everyone can rationally understand their family situation according to their actual situation, and strive to live a better life and have a better family situation.