Kunming demographic analysis and economy overview

 

The total population of Kunming (capital of Yunnan province) has grown by 6.1% from 4.9 million in 2001 to 5.2 million in 2007. In Kunming, there are about 26 Chinese minority ethnic groups living in or around the city. Of the city’s total population, about six percent are Chinese ethnic minority groups which include Yi, Bai, Miao, Dai, Han, and Hui. Kunming’s population covers a total area of 21, 501 square kilometers and its urban area covers 6, 200 square kilometers. Relative to the other cities of China, Kunming has a more balanced male-to-female ratio of 1.05 to 1.

 

Below is the chart of Kunming total population and trends from year 2001 - 2008:

 

 

 

Nominal GDP of Kunming has increased steadily from 67.3 RMB billion in 2001 to 140.5 RMB billion in 2007- a 2.1 times increase during a period of six years. The five pillar industries of Kunming include: cigarettes, machinery and electronics, bio-resources, information as well as trade and tourism. In addition, the salt and phosphate mines around Kunming are some of China's best. The machinery industry forms the vital part of the industries in Yunnan. The output value in Kunming occupies a quarter of the total industrial output in Yunnan province.

 

Below is the chart of nominal GDP and trends of Kunming city from year 2001 - 2008:

 

 

GDP per capita of Kunming has doubled from 13, 806 RMB in 2001 to 27, 140 RMB in 2007. The largest increase occurred in 2007 with a 16% growth rate relative to the previous year. In 2007, disposable income per capita within Kunming's urban areas grew to 12,083 RMB, up 6.1 percent over 2006, while Kunming's rural net income grew by 7.1 percent, with the average farmer outside of the city earning 4,003 RMB compared to the previous year. GDP per capita is expected to continue to rise as there are many development plans install for Kunming such as the Kunming Reform lead by both Party Secretary Qiu and Mayor and Deputy Party Secretary Zhang.

 

Below is the chart of Kunming nominal GDP per capita and trends from year 2001 - 2008:

 

 

Due to reform and opening up its economy to the rest of the world, expansion of market an tertiary sector, together with Kunming’s heavy focus on commerce, tourism, information, real estate, services, trade and market development, Kunming’s economic development has been accelerating. This has also lead to government finance revenue of Kunming to jump by 2.2 times from 6 RMB billion in 2001 to 13 RMB billion in 2007.

 

 

 

Total investments in fixed assets in Kunming has surged from 26 RMB billion in 2001 to 82 RMB billion in 2007- a threefold increase in a period of six years. This trend is expected to continue as there is a great number upcoming projects that provide opportunities for growth such as the construction of Kunming Airport Economic Zone, South Asian Gate, Dianchi Lake Water Treatment etc. These investments aim to transform Kunming into a regional international ecological city.

 

 

 

 

 

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