The average rural Dibao line was CNY 82.3, and the average monthly rural Dibao benefit level was CNY 50.4 in 2008, having increased by 17.6% and 29.9% respectively from previous year. In 2008, the total expenditure on rural Dibao was CNY 22.23 billion (113.5% more than in 2007). In 2001, the number of rural Dibao beneficiaries is missing.