Categories in Shenzhen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Shenzhen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 75,028 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 73,977 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 54,096 | 27 years |
| Department stores | 45,619 | 25 years |
| Beauty salons | 21,464 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 10,896 | 24 years |
| Real estate | 9,983 | 24 years |
| Furniture stores | 9,626 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8,687 | 27 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8,498 | 23 years |
| Telecommunications | 7,981 | 25 years |
| Unreachable | 7,710 | 26 years |
| Other accommodation | 7,456 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 7,163 | 25 years |
| All food and beverage | 7,139 | 24 years |
Shenzhen Facts
| Area | 415.6 km² |
| Population | 6,676,867 |
| Male Population | 3,532,737 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 3,144,130 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +453.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +71.9% |
| Median Age | 29.5 years (Male: 29.8, Female: 29.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $33,361 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 755 |
| Neighborhoods | Futian, Luohu, Futian Qu, Nanshan, Bao'an |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | China Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.54554, 114.06830 |
| Postal Codes | 518000, 518001, 518002, 518003, 518004, More |
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Shenzhen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,207,161 | 2,604,194 | 3,883,862 | 6,670,199 | 6,676,867 | 7,024,710 | 7,247,257 |
| Population Density | 2,904.9 / km² | 6,266.7 / km² | 9,346 / km² | 16,051 / km² | 16,067.1 / km² | 16,904.1 / km² | 17,439.6 / km² |
Shenzhen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 71.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | +453.1% | +156.4% | +71.9% |
| Guangdong | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Shenzhen Median Age
Median Age: 29.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 29.5 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
| Guangdong | 31 yrs | 31.5 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Shenzhen Population Density
Population Density: 16,067 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 6.7 million | 415.6 km² | 16,067 / km² |
| Guangdong | 113.1 million | 176,606.7 km² | 640 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Shenzhen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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 Shenzhen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Shenzhen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Shenzhen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Shenzhen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Shenzhen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,376 | $7,351 | $8,594 | $13,520 | $19,002 | $24,358 | $30,778 | $33,361 |
| Total GDP | $1.3B | $5.6B | $17.1B | $33.5B | $55.4B | $75.8B | $103.4B | $114.4B |
Shenzhen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen | 44,502,273 tn | 6.67 tn | 107,089.2 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 44,502,273 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 6.67 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 107,089.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | 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, 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/10 | 6:42 AM | 3.8 | 14.6 km | 20,000 m | Hong Kong - Guangdong region, China | usgs.gov |
Shenzhen
Shenzhen ([ʂə́nʈʂə̂n]; Chinese: 深圳) is a major city in Guangdong Province, China. Situated immediately north of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the area became China’s first and one of the most successful Special Economic Zones (SEZ). It cur..
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