Brief Introduction

I. Main Content

Data in this chapter show the social and economic development as well as the scale, growth rate, economic efficiency, overall level and other basic conditions of China’s cities. The main content is composed of the following 3 parts:

(1) Distribution of cities in China;

(2) Main economic indicators of provincial capitals and important cities separately listed in the national plan;

(3) Indicators reflecting basic conditions of urban public facilities and overall level.

Data on public facilities include urban construction, supply of water, gas and heating, civil facilities, public transportation, urban greenery, environment and sanitation, etc.

II. Scope and Coverage of Statistics

Data on urban public facilities are provided by the Ministry of Construction, covering all cities. Statistically, they cover all units under the jurisdiction of cities engaged in urban planning and management, in investment, construction and operation of relevant facilities.

III. Source of Data

Data on distribution of cities in China and major economic indicators of provincial capitals and important cities separately listed in the national plan are collected and prepared by the statistical bureaus of the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government and the Department of Urban Socio-economic Surveys of NBS in accordance with the Statistical Reporting System on the Basic Social and Economic Situation of the Cities and Counties, which is stipulated by the NBS.

Data on basic conditions and overall level of urban public facilities are collected, prepared and provided by the Ministry of Construction in line with its Statistical Reporting System of Construction in Cities and Counties and Statistical Reporting System on Real Estate Development.