Core Viewpoint - The economic development of counties in Sichuan is transitioning from an unbalanced structure to a more balanced "olive-shaped" model, with significant growth in the middle-tier counties and a reduction in the number of lower-tier counties [4][6]. Economic Growth - The average GDP of counties (cities, districts) in Sichuan is projected to reach 35.37 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of 8.81 billion yuan from 2020 [3]. - The number of counties with an economic total exceeding 60 billion yuan will rise to 27 by 2024, up from 14 in 2020 [5]. - The number of counties with GDP below 20 billion yuan is expected to decrease from 106 in 2020 to 78 in 2024 [6]. Structural Changes - The economic structure is evolving from a "pyramid" shape to an "olive" shape, indicating a healthier distribution of economic strength among counties [4][6]. - The number of counties with GDP between 20 billion and 60 billion yuan has increased by 15, now totaling 78, which constitutes 42.6% of all counties in Sichuan [6]. Development Strategies - The provincial government is implementing a strategy of "grasping the strong, strengthening the middle, and uplifting the weak" to foster county-level economic development [7][9]. - Specific policies are being tailored for each county to support industrial development and infrastructure, with a focus on creating "single champions" in niche markets [7][8]. Future Outlook - The next five years will focus on maintaining growth across all 183 counties, ensuring that no county is left behind [10][12]. - The development strategy will continue to emphasize innovation and collaboration among counties with complementary industries [10][11].
四川县域经济“十四五”画像 从“金字塔型”迈向橄榄型
Si Chuan Ri Bao·2025-11-21 00:19