Categories in Changsha
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Changsha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 33,400 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 24,362 | 29 years |
| Department stores | 13,768 | 30 years |
| Corporate management | 9,306 | 30 years |
| Other accommodation | 6,690 | 38 years |
| Wholesalers | 6,525 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 6,275 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 5,831 | 36 years |
| Real estate | 4,624 | 30 years |
| Car repair | 4,209 | 27 years |
| Education | 3,500 | 33 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 3,362 | 31 years |
| All food and beverage | 3,265 | 30 years |
| Convenience stores | 3,230 | — |
| Unreachable | 3,038 | 30 years |
| Hardware store | 3,032 | 28 years |
| Hospitals | 2,659 | 42 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 2,602 | 29 years |
Changsha Facts
| Area | 243.9 km² |
| Population | 2,780,215 |
| Male Population | 1,401,131 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 1,379,084 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +27.0% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 34.7, Female: 33.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $22,952 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | WuYi ShangQuan, Yuelu Qu, Furong, HuoCheZhan ShangQuan, DongTang ShangQuan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | China Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 28.19874, 112.97087 |
| Postal Codes | 410000, 410001, 410002, 410003, 410004, More |
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Changsha Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,246,033 | 1,843,523 | 2,189,811 | 2,575,094 | 2,780,215 | 2,625,829 | 2,372,686 |
| Population Density | 5,108 / km² | 7,557.4 / km² | 8,976.9 / km² | 10,556.4 / km² | 11,397.2 / km² | 10,764.4 / km² | 9,726.6 / km² |
Changsha Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 27% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | +123.1% | +50.8% | +27% |
| Hunan | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Changsha Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 34.2 yrs | 33.7 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| Hunan | 36.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs | 36.3 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Changsha Population Density
Population Density: 11,397 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 2.8 million | 243.9 km² | 11,397 / km² |
| Hunan | 69.8 million | 242,065 km² | 288 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Changsha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Changsha
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Changsha
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Changsha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Changsha
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Changsha Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,807 | $2,853 | $3,140 | $4,046 | $7,347 | $14,960 | $22,262 | $22,952 |
| Total GDP | $1.2B | $2.4B | $3.3B | $4.6B | $8.7B | $19.6B | $28.9B | $29.1B |
Changsha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 16,713,540 tn | 6.01 tn | 68,515.7 tons/km² |
| Hunan | 311,528,995 tn | 4.46 tn | 1,287 tons/km² |
| China | 11,912,486,467 tn | 8.75 tn | 1,275 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 16,713,540 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 68,515.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Changsha
Changsha (simplified Chinese: 长沙; traditional Chinese: 長沙; pinyin: Chángshā) is the provincial capital of Hunan province of the China. With a total area of 11,800 square kilometers, its population in 2014 was 7,311,500 of whom 5,288,800 lived in the ..
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