Kunming

Data as of · Metro Power Rankings

#162

Global Rank

18.3

Power Score

Regional Hub

% of Country Score

1.1%


Share

China • China • Language power

Population
8.5M
GDP
$98B
GDP per capita
$11,540
Land area
11,330 km² (4,375 mi²)
Density
747/km² (1,934/mi²)
GAWC class
8

Primary city Kunming

State / province Yunnan

Language Mandarin

Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata

Kunming metro area

25.05, 102.71
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Sport

Top Team

The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.

From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.

Dimension Breakdown

Value and global rank across all 16 dimensions

Stands out for Airport Score, Universities, Metro Stations.

World #1Top 5Outside top 5

Most similar metros

Closest profiles across all 16 dimensions

Top Companies

1 companies
1Yuntianhua
$7B
Public

Total Market Cap: $7B across 1 companies

Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)

Cultural Assets

Notable Museums & Landmarks

Skyline Eramedian completion 2017
95% built since 200089% since 2010earliest 1999

Completion decade of 37 of 39 buildings at 150m+ / 492ft+ with a known year.

Languages of Kunming

Mandarin Chinese first in Yunnan; 1 languages hold a role.

RoleLanguage
De factoMandarin Chinese
AdministrativeMandarin Chinese
NationalMandarin Chinese
English reach, Yunnan
0%
Tier 3 country

Yunnan on the languages board · Language power

Education & Research

Top 2000 Universities6 entries
#607

Kunming University of Science and Technology

Kunming, China

#659

Yunnan University

Kunming, China

#1123

Kunming Medical University

Kunming, China

#1579

Yunnan Normal University

Kunming, China

#1727

Yunnan Agricultural University

Kunming, China

#1876

Southwest Forestry University

Kunming, China

Notable Infrastructure

Airport1 entry

Kunming Changshui International Airport

Kunming • 1 - Mega Hub

Notable Train Hubs1 entry

Kunming South Station

Kunming • Intercity Rail Hub

Metro System (103 stations)1 entry

Kunming Metro

Kunming • 103 stations

Trade Venue1 entry

Kunming Dianchi Convention & Exhibition Center

Kunming • Trade Venue