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Haikou demographic analysis and economy overview
Haikou’s (capital of Hainan Province) population has
been increasing since 2001 from 0.6 million to 1.5
million in 2007. However, it is noted that that is a
sharp decrease of 13.4% in 2007 relative to 2006.
The total population covers an area of 2, 305 square
kilometers. In 2006, urban population comprises of
865, 000 people while rural population comprises of
608, 000 people. Due to economic growth, reform and
immigration, population growth in the next few years
is highly probable.
Below is the chart of Haikou total population and trends from year 2001 - 2009:
Haikou exports large amount of agricultural
products, cinnamon, sugar, tobacco, rice, livestock
as well as many minerals, petro-chemical products
and rubber. Ever since China carried out its reform
and opening-up policies, together with the
establishment of Hainan Special Economic Zone,
economy in Haikou has shown remarkable progress.
Haikou’s nominal GDP has been on an upward trend
from 14.6 RMB billion to 39.4 RMB in 2007. During
this period of time, the nominal GDP has raised by
170%. Currently, Haikou has been classified as one
of the leading cities in China.
Below is the chart of nominal GDP and trends of Haikou city from year 2001 - 2009:
Haikou’s nominal
GDP per capita has only grown by 6.4% from 24, 194 RMB in 2001 to 25, 741
RMB in 2007. This is largely due to the abrupt growth in population in 2003.
The 118% growth in population in 2003 has resulted in a fall in GDP per
capita in that year as the increase in nominal GDP is unable to match the
rate of growth of the population. However, subsequently, there is a rebound
and the nominal GDP per capita has been on an upward trend till 2007, up by
56.6% from 2003.
Below is the chart of Haikou nominal GDP per capita and trends from year 2001 - 2009:
The government
finance revenue of Haikou has doubled from 2 RMB billion in 2001 to 4 RMB
billion in 2007. The growth in financial revenue is mainly due to drive of
economic development and the founding of the Special Economic Zone. This has
led both growth in GDP and fiscal revenue.
Below is the chart of Haikou government finance revenue and trends from year 2001 - 2009:
Investments in
fixed assets of Haikou has surged from 7 RMB billion in 2001 to 18 RMB
billion in 2007- a2.5 times increase during this period of time. Similar to
Guiyang, the city has invested a great deal in developing a circular economy
while focusing on innovation in environmental management for sustainable
social and economic development of Haikou. Even Haikou undergoes
industrialization and urbanization; environmental protection remained as one
of the city’s top priorities.
Below is the chart of Haikou total investments in fixed assets and trends from year 2001 - 2009:
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