青岛｜青岛发布“十四五”成绩单，地区生产总值预计今年突破1.7万亿元

Economic Growth - Qingdao's GDP is expected to exceed 1.7 trillion yuan this year, achieving an average annual growth rate of 5.9% over the past five years [2] - The per capita GDP has increased to 161,000 yuan, a cumulative growth of 21.3%, reaching approximately 23,000 USD [2] - The total retail sales of consumer goods have grown at an average annual rate of 6.4%, surpassing 650 billion yuan, ranking second among northern cities after Beijing [2] Industrial Development - Qingdao has focused on developing the real economy, with a "10+1" innovative industrial system and a modern service industry contributing significantly to economic growth [3] - The city ranked seventh among the top 100 advanced manufacturing cities in China for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023, aiming to rise to sixth place in 2024 [3] - High-tech manufacturing value added has grown at an average annual rate of 15.9%, with significant contributions from leading enterprises like BOE and Haier [3] Marine Economy - The marine economy in Qingdao has seen a production value exceeding 550 billion yuan, accounting for 33% of the GDP, ranking third among coastal cities in China [4] - Qingdao Port's cargo and container throughput have reached fourth and fifth globally, respectively, with a strong performance in international shipping [4] Innovation and Reform - Qingdao has prioritized technological innovation, with R&D expenditure growing at an average annual rate of 11.6% over the past four years [5] - The city has established numerous national and provincial key laboratories, significantly enhancing its innovation capabilities [5] - A total of 352 national and provincial reform pilot projects have been implemented, improving the business environment [6] Urban Development and Social Welfare - Qingdao's urbanization rate has reached 78.87%, with significant investments in infrastructure and urban renewal projects benefiting nearly 480,000 residents [7] - The city has maintained over 70% of its fiscal expenditure on social welfare, completing 72 municipal livelihood projects [7] - The average life expectancy in Qingdao has increased to 82.21 years, reflecting improvements in healthcare and living conditions [7]