Categories in Shantou
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shantou
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 17,835 | 27 years |
| Department stores | 7,072 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 6,649 | — |
| Corporate management | 4,306 | 30 years |
| Public administration | 2,849 | — |
| Beauty salons | 2,585 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 2,032 | — |
| Real estate | 1,827 | — |
| Education | 1,772 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,735 | 32 years |
| Buses and trains | 1,638 | — |
| All food and beverage | 1,266 | — |
| Furniture stores | 1,241 | — |
| Car repair | 1,214 | — |
| Electronics stores | 1,213 | 26 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,154 | 28 years |
| Unreachable | 1,105 | 34 years |
| Automotive | 990 | — |
Shantou Facts
| Area | 52.2 km² |
| Population | 770,339 |
| Male Population | 384,574 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 385,765 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +136.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +33.0% |
| Median Age | 35.6 years (Male: 35.3, Female: 35.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $24,574 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 754 |
| Neighborhoods | Jinping, Longhu Qu, Jinping Qu, Longhu, Chenghai Qu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | China Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 23.36814, 116.71479 |
| Postal Codes | 515000, 515011, 515021, 515031, 515037, More |
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Shantou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 326,252 | 482,509 | 579,328 | 700,277 | 770,339 | 803,038 | 820,729 |
| Population Density | 6,251.5 / km² | 9,245.7 / km² | 11,100.9 / km² | 13,418.5 / km² | 14,761 / km² | 15,387.6 / km² | 15,726.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShantou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 33% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | +136.1% | +59.7% | +33% |
| Guangdong | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shantou Median Age
Median Age: 35.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | 35.6 yrs | 35.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| Guangdong | 31 yrs | 31.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shantou Population Density
Population Density: 14,761 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | 770,339 | 52.2 km² | 14,761 / km² |
| Guangdong | 113.1 million | 176,606.7 km² | 640 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shantou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Shantou
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shantou
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shantou
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shantou
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Shantou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,179 | $5,382 | $7,174 | $10,584 | $13,256 | $17,084 | $22,396 | $24,574 |
| Total GDP | $1.1B | $2.2B | $5.7B | $9.2B | $12.1B | $16.4B | $22.9B | $25.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Shantou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | 4,493,181 tn | 5.83 tn | 86,096.9 tons/km² |
| Guangdong | 540,458,973 tn | 4.78 tn | 3,060.2 tons/km² |
| China | 11,912,486,467 tn | 8.75 tn | 1,275 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Shantou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,493,181 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 5.83 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 86,096.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/91 | 4:50 AM | 3.9 | 29.1 km | 10,000 m | Guangdong, China | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/18 | 6:07 AM | 7.3 | 46.3 km | 15,000 m | near the coast of Fujian, China | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Shantou
Shantou (Chinese: 汕头), also known as Swatow or Santow, is a prefecture-level city on the eastern coast of Guangdong province, China, with a total population of 5,391,028 as of 2010 and an administrative area of 2,064 square kilometres (797 sq mi). Sh..
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