中小企业数量超6000万户，广东江苏山东占比近三成

Core Viewpoint - The development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China has entered a new stage, with significant increases in quantity, efficiency, and quality during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, contributing over 60% of GDP, over 70% of technological innovation, and over 80% of urban employment [3][5]. Group 1: Growth and Contribution of SMEs - As of the end of 2024, the number of registered SMEs in China is expected to exceed 60 million, with an average annual increase of over 4 million since 2021 [5][3]. - In 2023, the employment from large-scale SMEs surpassed 128 million, with their value-added, operating income, and total profit growth rates averaging 6.4%, 7.4%, and 5.4% respectively, all exceeding those of large enterprises [5][3]. - By September 2025, the total number of registered SMEs is projected to reach 63.49 million, with micro-enterprises making up 79.4%, small enterprises 18.7%, and medium enterprises 1.9% [5][8]. Group 2: Regional and Sectoral Distribution - The top five provinces for SME numbers are Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, and Henan, collectively accounting for 40.9% of the total [6]. - The wholesale and retail, rental and business services, scientific research and technical services, manufacturing, and construction sectors represent the largest shares of SMEs, totaling 75.8% [6]. Group 3: Financing and Support for SMEs - The financing scale for SMEs in various sectors, particularly in wholesale and manufacturing, has shown an upward trend, with significant increases in investment amounts and events in Guangdong, Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang [15]. - Since 2014, the balance of loans to small and micro enterprises has increased over 30 times, reaching 65 trillion yuan by mid-2025, with their share of total enterprise loans rising from 30.4% to 38.2% [19][20]. - The government has implemented various policies to support the high-quality development of SMEs, including investments from the National SME Development Fund exceeding 69 billion yuan and initiatives for digital transformation [17][19].