Categories in Xiamen
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Xiamen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 18,572 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 17,272 | 22 years |
| Corporate management | 10,753 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 5,283 | — |
| Real estate | 3,944 | 27 years |
| Public administration | 3,287 | — |
| Department stores | 3,119 | 23 years |
| All food and beverage | 2,485 | 23 years |
Xiamen Facts
| Area | 159.6 km² |
| Population | 2,011,914 |
| Male Population | 1,027,698 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 984,216 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +683.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.5% |
| Median Age | 30.1 years (Male: 30.1, Female: 30) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,463 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 592 |
| Neighborhoods | Siming, Siming Qu, Huli, Huli Qu, Jimei Qu |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | China Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.47979, 118.08187 |
| Postal Codes | 350201, 361000, 361001, 361002, 361003, More |
Map of Xiamen
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Xiamen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 256,815 | 697,503 | 1,245,621 | 2,736,829 | 2,011,914 | 1,873,559 | 1,694,912 |
| Population Density | 1,609.5 / km² | 4,371.3 / km² | 7,806.5 / km² | 17,152.1 / km² | 12,608.9 / km² | 11,741.9 / km² | 10,622.2 / km² |
Xiamen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 61.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | +683.4% | +188.4% | +61.5% |
| Fujian | — | — | — |
| China | — | — | — |
Xiamen Median Age
Median Age: 30.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | 30.1 yrs | 30 yrs | 30.1 yrs |
| Fujian | 34.5 yrs | 35 yrs | 34.1 yrs |
| China | 36 yrs | 36.4 yrs | 35.6 yrs |
Xiamen Population Density
Population Density: 12,609 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | 2 million | 159.6 km² | 12,609 / km² |
| Fujian | 37.3 million | 121,213.8 km² | 308 / km² |
| China | 1,361.3 million | 9,342,862.4 km² | 146 / km² |
Xiamen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Xiamen
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Xiamen
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Xiamen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Xiamen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Xiamen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,802 | $5,957 | $7,612 | $11,755 | $17,991 | $21,818 | $32,471 | $36,463 |
| Total GDP | $160.8M | $456.2M | $777.2M | $1.6B | $3.2B | $3.8B | $5.4B | $5.9B |
Xiamen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | 10,026,754 tn | 4.98 tn | 62,839 tons/km² |
| Fujian | 223,976,284 tn | 6.01 tn | 1,847.8 tons/km² |
| China | 11,912,486,467 tn | 8.75 tn | 1,275 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,026,754 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 62,839 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.1) |
| 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/95 | 3:15 AM | 4.9 | 63.9 km | 10,000 m | near the coast of Fujian, China | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/92 | 10:02 PM | 3.9 | 34.7 km | 28,100 m | near the coast of Fujian, China | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/91 | 4:54 AM | 3.9 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | Taiwan Strait | usgs.gov |
Xiamen
Xiamen ([ɕjâmə̌n]), also historically known as Amoy (/əˈmɔɪ/, POJ Hokkien ε̄-mûiⁿ, Ē-mn̂g), is a major city on the southeast (Taiwan Strait) coast of the China. It is administered as a sub-provincial city of Fujian province, with an area of 1,699.39 ..
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