中小城市投资潜力指数通过量化城市区位禀赋、要素效率、增长动能与可持续性，为投资者筛选价 值洼地、为地方政府优化招商策略提供科学依据。2025年指标体系设置了区位引力、要素效力、发展潜 力、持续活力4个一级指标，20个二级指标。公布的2025年度全国投资潜力百强县市榜单，郑州市3个县 （市）上榜，其中荥阳市列第24位、巩义市列第29位、中牟县列第64位；2025年度全国投资潜力百强区 榜单，郑州市二七区上榜，列第56位。 中小城市科技创新指数覆盖"平台支撑—主体培育—资源投入—产出效能"四维评价体系，通过15个 量化指标全面测度中小城市创新生态成熟度。公布的2025年度全国科技创新百强县市榜单，郑州市所辖 2个县（市）上榜，其中新郑市列第43位、荥阳市列第64位；2025年度全国科技创新百强区榜单，郑州 市二七区上榜，列第83位。 中小城市新型城市化质量指数设置了城市发展、公共服务、基础设施、环境质量4个一级指标，涉 及常住人口城市化率等16个二级指标，旨在全面、精准地评估中小城市在推进新型城镇化进程中的表 现。公布的2025年度全国新型城市化质量百强县市榜单，郑州市3个县（市）上榜，其中巩义市列第38 位、新 ...

Core Insights - The research group has developed a comprehensive index system to evaluate the high-quality development of small and medium-sized cities in China, focusing on various dimensions such as economic strength, green development, investment potential, and technological innovation [1][3][5] Group 1: Definition and Scope of Small and Medium-Sized Cities - Small and medium-sized cities are defined as urban areas with a permanent population of over 100,000 and relatively independent municipal facilities, with over 2,650 cities identified in China by the end of 2024 [1] - Among these, there are approximately 2,554 small and medium-sized cities, including various administrative divisions such as county-level cities and towns [1] Group 2: Research Subjects - The evaluation focuses on county-level cities, counties, and relatively independent urban districts, excluding the four direct-controlled municipalities [2] Group 3: Evaluation System and Results - The comprehensive strength index for small and medium-sized cities includes five primary indicators: economic development, innovation drive, ecological environment, urban-rural development, and social harmony, with a total score of 77.5 for 2024, indicating strong resilience [3] - The top 100 counties and cities represent 1.79% of the national land area, housing 6.52% of the population and contributing 9.66% of the national economic total, with a per capita GDP of 142,100 yuan, 1.48 times the national average [3] Group 4: Regional Distribution - The top 100 counties are predominantly located in the eastern region, with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shandong provinces holding the majority of the rankings [3][4] - The central region has 19 representatives, with Henan and Anhui showing notable performance, while the western region has 9, and the northeast has 2 [4] Group 5: Towns' Comprehensive Strength Index - The comprehensive strength index for towns is set at 65.7 for 2024, with the eastern region leading with 790 representatives, particularly in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong [5][6] - The top towns cover an area of 118,500 square kilometers, housing approximately 92.6 million residents, and contributing significantly to the national industrial economy [6] Group 6: Future Reports - The 2025 report will include rankings for various categories such as comprehensive strength, green development, investment potential, and technological innovation, available in the "China Small and Medium-Sized Cities Development Report (2025)" [6]