62个千亿县，谁在领跑？

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that cities with GDP exceeding one trillion and counties with GDP exceeding one hundred billion are essential for regional economic development [2][4] - There are 62 counties in China with GDP exceeding one hundred billion, contributing 7.8% of the national GDP with only 1.3% of the land area [4][6] - The top ten counties by GDP are primarily located in the eastern coastal regions, with eight in this area and two in the central and western regions [8][9] Group 2 - The leading counties in GDP are dominated by Jiangsu and Zhejiang, which together account for about 80% of the total [9][12] - The emergence of new hundred billion counties is expected to continue, with 24 new counties added since 2020 [4][17] - The counties are categorized into three types: manufacturing strong counties, resource-rich counties, and counties surrounding major cities [22][30] Group 3 - The manufacturing strong counties are primarily found in developed coastal provinces like Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Fujian [23][24] - Resource-rich counties are mainly located in the central and western regions, relying on natural resources for economic strength [30][32] - Counties surrounding major cities benefit from urban spillover effects and have strong economic ties to their respective metropolitan areas [27][35] Group 4 - The article highlights the challenges faced by smaller counties, with many experiencing population decline and economic difficulties [40][45] - It discusses the need for administrative reforms in small counties to address fiscal sustainability and population retention [46][48] - The potential for merging smaller counties is suggested as a solution to reduce administrative costs and improve efficiency [52][54]