Economy thumb|Farmland in Xiping County, Zhumadian Henan has seen rapid development in its economy over the past two decades, and its economy has expanded at an even faster rate than the national average of 10%. This rapid growth has transformed Henan from one of the poorest provinces to one that matches other central provinces.
EconOMy thumb|FARmland iN xipiNg coUnTY ZhuMadian hENan HaS seeN rapiD DeVeLopMEnT in ItS EcOnoMy over the past Two decaDES and iTS econOmy has EXpanDEd aT An even FAster raTe thaN tHE nAtional aveRage of 10% thIs raPid groWth has trANsformEd HEnaN froM onE oF the pooREst provinCes tO One tHAT matCHEs oTHer centraL proviNcEs