城记 | 南京或率先“撞线” 南京、宁波、天津等多城冲刺2万亿元台阶

Core Viewpoint - Nanjing is projected to achieve a GDP of 19,428.78 billion yuan in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, maintaining its position among China's top ten cities in terms of economic output and aiming to surpass the 20 trillion yuan mark by 2026 [1][5]. Economic Performance - In 2020, Nanjing's GDP was 14,817.95 billion yuan, growing by 4.6%, which allowed it to surpass Tianjin and enter the top ten cities for the first time [2]. - The GDP rankings for 2024 show Nanjing at 18,500.81 billion yuan, placing it tenth, ahead of cities like Ningbo and Tianjin [2][6]. - Nanjing's GDP growth rate for 2024 was 4.5%, slightly below the national average of 5.0% and Jiangsu province's average of 5.8% [6]. Future Projections - By 2025, Nanjing's GDP is expected to increase to 19,428.78 billion yuan, while the gap with Ningbo is projected to widen to 712.78 billion yuan [3]. - Nanjing is on track to potentially join the "20 trillion yuan club" by 2026, with a target set for GDP growth of over 5% [5][6]. Competitors in the "Two Trillion Club" - Other cities like Ningbo, Tianjin, and Qingdao are also targeting the 20 trillion yuan GDP milestone, with Ningbo projected to reach 18,716 billion yuan in 2025 [7]. - Cities such as Zhengzhou and Fuzhou are also making strategic plans to reach the 20 trillion yuan GDP goal, indicating a competitive landscape [7][8].