In 2021, the average one-way commuting distance in super large-sized cities in China reached 9.4 kilometers, while the average commuting distance in very large-sized cities was 8.7 kilometers. Super large-sized city refers to the four Chinese cities with a population of more than 10 million people, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.
Average distance travelled for commuting purposes in China in 2021, by city size
(in kilometers)
According to the official city classification standards published by the State Council of China:
Super large-sized cities refer to cities with a population of more than 10 million;
Very large-sized cities refer to cities with a population between 5 and 10 million;
Large-sized cities TypeI refer to cities with a population between 3 and 5 million;
Large-sized cities TypeII refer to cities with a population between 1 and 3 million.
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Baidu. (August 2, 2022). Average distance travelled for commuting purposes in China in 2021, by city size (in kilometers) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121851/china-average-commute-distance-by-city-size/
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