Shanghai (Asia & the Pacific)
Population: 33,584,521
GDP: 37,036 USD
Functional Urban Area: 5,878 km2
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Context

Shanghai, a global financial hub, is a direct-administered municipality with provincial-level authority. The Shanghai Municipal People's Government administers 16 districts, encompassing urban and suburban regions. Shanghai leads the Yangtze River Delta economic zone, coordinating with adjacent provinces on economic integration and infrastructure projects.

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Key findings

35% of Shanghai’s residents live near rapid transit, significantly above the regional average of 13% and reflecting the city’s strong investment in sustainable mobility. Additionally, 35% of residents live near bike lanes, far exceeding the regional average of 8% and attesting to Shanghai’s efforts to promote active mobility.

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