Economic Overview - Guangdong's GDP for 2025 is projected at 14,584.68 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 3.9%, lower than the national average of 5% [1][13] - Among the 21 cities in Guangdong, only Shenzhen (5.5%) and Meizhou (5.8%) outperformed the national growth rate, while 11 cities fell below the provincial average [1][3] City Performance - Meizhou leads the province with a growth rate of 5.8%, driven by strong performance in high-tech manufacturing, with industrial output increasing by 8.6% [5][10] - Shantou and Foshan reported minimal growth rates of 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively, with Shantou experiencing negative nominal growth [5][8] - The economic performance of cities like Zhuhai, Jiangmen, and Zhongshan is hindered by declining fixed asset investments, with decreases of 25.6% and 22.6% respectively [3][4] Industrial Insights - The industrial performance of cities correlates with economic growth, with cities like Zhanjiang showing a 10.7% increase in industrial output, supported by green petrochemicals and modern agriculture [4] - In contrast, Shantou's second industry saw a decline of 7.3%, indicating structural issues in its economy [5][8] Economic Challenges - Guangdong has faced challenges with its GDP growth consistently falling below expectations for four consecutive years, attributed to a declining real estate market and pressures from industrial restructuring [11][13] - The province's economic growth target for 2026 is set between 4.5% and 5%, with a focus on enhancing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [13]
广东21地市GDP出炉:佛山和汕头名义增速负增长
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-02-09 10:30