Introduction to the Economic Situation and Business Environment of Jinan City

01 February, 2025 0

Jinan City, abbreviated as "Ji" or "Quancheng", is the capital of Shandong Province, located in the central part of the province. Its geographical location ranges from 36 ° 02 ′ N to 37 ° 54 ′ N latitude and 116 ° 21 ′ E to 117 ° 93 ′ E. Jinan is located at the junction of the low mountains and hills in the middle and south of Shandong Province and the alluvial plain in the northwest of Shandong Province. It borders Mount Taishan in the south and spans the Yellow River in the north. It is an advanced manufacturing base in the north, a trade and logistics center in the north, and a regional highland of scientific and technological innovation.

Historical background and culture

Jinan has a long history and profound cultural heritage. In the early Neolithic period, our ancestors had already multiplied and thrived in the Jinan area. During the Western Han Dynasty, Jinan Commandery was established. During the Sui Dynasty, the commandery was abolished and merged into a county. In the mid Tang Dynasty, during the Tianbao period, it was renamed Linzi Commandery and Jinan Commandery. Jinan has been the political, economic, and cultural center of Shandong Province since ancient times, and has been an important city for multiple dynasties. In 1986, Jinan was listed as a national level historical and cultural city.

Geographical features

Jinan City has diverse types of landforms, including low mountains, hills, plains, and low-lying areas along the Yellow River. The highest altitude within the territory can reach 1108.4 meters, while the lowest altitude is 5 meters, with a significant difference in elevation between the north and south. Jinan city belongs to a temperate monsoon climate with distinct four seasons. Spring is dry and less rainy, summer is warm and rainy, autumn is cool and dry, and winter is cold and less snowy.

economic development

In 2023, Jinan City achieved a regional GDP of 1275.74 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, exceeding the national GDP growth rate of 5.2%. Jinan actively promotes the transformation of old and new driving forces, accelerates the construction of a modern industrial system, and leads industries including big data and new generation information technology, intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment, high-quality steel and advanced materials, biomedicine and big health.

tourist resources

Jinan is renowned for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources. Famous attractions include Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Qianfo Mountain, Baimai Spring, Quancheng Square, Heihu Spring, and Wulongtan. These scenic spots not only showcase the natural beauty of Jinan, but also reflect its profound historical and cultural heritage.

The regional GDP of Jinan City in 2024 is 1352.76 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 5.4% at constant prices, higher than the national average level (5.0%). In terms of industries, the added value of the primary industry was 44 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%; The added value of the secondary industry was 451.92 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%; The added value of the tertiary industry was 856.84 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.2%.

The main driving factors of economic growth

Industrial production: In 2024, the added value of industries above designated size in Jinan City will increase by 6.5% compared to the previous year. The equipment manufacturing industry has shown significant support, with an added value growth of 12.7%, 6.2 percentage points higher than that of industries above designated size, and driving the growth of industries above designated size by 5.5 percentage points. Among them, the added value of the computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing industry increased by 43.3%, the automobile manufacturing industry increased by 19.5%, and the high-tech manufacturing industry increased by 14.4%.

Agricultural production: Agricultural production is steadily increasing, and the total grain production has reached a new high. The annual grain sowing area was 7.302 million mu, an increase of 15000 mu or 0.2% compared to the previous year; The total grain output was 3.057 million tons, reaching a new historical high, an increase of 28000 tons or 0.9% compared to the previous year. Animal husbandry and fishery production have also maintained steady growth.

Overview of the Business Environment in Jinan City

Jinan is committed to creating a first-class business environment and improving service efficiency and policy coverage through multiple measures. By 2025, Jinan City will deepen the "one-stop service" for government affairs, iteratively upgrade the "Love Shandong" Jinan branch, and launch over 800 online projects. In addition, Jinan City will also create a "one network, three platforms" service system to benefit enterprises, achieving a coverage rate of 30% for "instant application and enjoy" and "free application and enjoy" policy matters.

Specific measures and effectiveness

Optimization of government services: Jinan City deepens the "one-stop service" for government services, launches more items, and improves service efficiency. At the same time, Jinan City will promote the construction of "uncertified cities", reduce the number of certificate submissions, and reduce administrative inspection items related to enterprises by more than 30%, further simplifying the operation process of enterprises.

Policy coverage: Jinan City will create a "one network, three platforms" service system to benefit enterprises, achieving a coverage rate of 30% for "instant application, instant enjoyment" and "no application, instant enjoyment" policy matters. This will greatly reduce the administrative burden on enterprises and improve the convenience of policy enjoyment.

Legal Services: Jinan City will accelerate the construction of a central legal district, integrate various legal service formats, provide one-stop, full chain, and international legal services for enterprises, and further protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises.

Credit system construction: Jinan City will comprehensively promote the construction of "Credit Jinan", innovate the application scenarios of "Credit+", improve the integrity system covering the whole society, and enhance the overall credit level of the city.

Intellectual Property Protection: Jinan City will also establish a national intellectual property protection demonstration zone with high standards, strengthen intellectual property protection, and provide a better development environment for innovative enterprises.