Shanghai
China • China
Primary City: Shanghai
Primary State/Province: Shanghai
Primary Language: Mandarin
Population: 50.4M
GDP: $1.6T • GDP per capita: $31,168
GAWC Class: 2
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
7.4%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
5
Total Teams
9
Major Companies
75
Market Cap
$1.3T
Metro Stations
826
Commuter Rail
15
Universities
18
Michelin Stars
79
Cultural Events
5
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 5 | #T-63 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 9 | #T-100 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 75 | #10 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $1.3T | #27 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 5 | #T-5 |
| Universities ↗ | 18 | #T-5 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 9 | #T-7 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 16 | #13 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 8 | #T-7 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 12.0 | #4 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 79.0 | #T-14 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 826 | #1 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 15 | #T-175 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 4 | #T-8 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 245 | #5 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • China
Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • China
Shanghai Port
Shanghai • Level: 1
Notable Venues3 venues
Football
Shanghai Stadium
Shanghai
Esports
Mercedes-Benz Arena
Shanghai
Tennis
Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Shanghai
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams2 teams
Football/Soccer • China
Shanghai Jiading Huilon
Shanghai • Level: 2
Football/Soccer • China
Suzhou Dongwu
Shanghai • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams4 teams
Auto Racing • F1
Chinese Grand Prix
Shanghai
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Jiangsu Dragons
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Shanghai Sharks
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Shanghai Dragons
Shanghai
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Shanghai
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals1 event
2007 Womens World Cup Final
Football Final
2007 • Shanghai
Tennis Majors5 events
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2008 • Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2007 • Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2006 • Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2005 • Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2002 • SNIEC
F1 Races19 events
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2008 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2007 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2006 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2005 • Shanghai International Circuit
Chinese Grand Prix
F1 Race
2004 • Shanghai International Circuit
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDD Holdings (Pinduoduo) | $149B | Public |
| 2 | Jiangsu Shagang Group | $110B | Private |
| 3 | Bank of Communications | $90B | Public |
| 4 | SMIC | $77B | Public |
| 5 | China Pacific Insurance | $53B | Public |
| 6 | Shanghai Pudong Development Bank | $48B | Public |
| 7 | WuXi AppTec | $48B | Public |
| 8 | East Money Information | $46B | Public |
| 9 | Guotai Junan Securities | $44B | Public |
| 10 | China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) | $36B | Public |
| 11 | COSCO Shipping | $33B | Public |
| 12 | Hansoh Pharma | $31B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $1.3T across 75 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Shanghai International Film Festival
Shanghai • Film Festival
Chinese New Year Festival
Shanghai • Religious Celebrations
Shanghai Auto Show
Shanghai • Auto Show
Notable One-off Events
2010 Expo 2010
Shanghai • World Expo
2001 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Shanghai • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries5 items
China Art Museum
Shanghai • Art
Shanghai Museum
Shanghai • Art
Suzhou Museum
Suzhou • Art
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Shanghai • Science
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai • Science
Performing Arts Venues1 item
Shanghai Grand Theatre
Shanghai • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks5 items
Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Shanghai • Aquarium
Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai • Theme Park
China Dinosaurs Park
Changzhou • Theme Park
Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
Shanghai • Theme Park
Shanghai Zoo
Shanghai • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic3 items
Shanghai Library
Shanghai • Library
Global Harbor Mall
Shanghai • Shopping
Nanjing Road
Shanghai • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)5 structures
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Tower | Shanghai | 632 | 2013 |
| Shanghai World Financial Center | Shanghai | 494.3 | 2008 |
| Oriental Pearl Tower | Shanghai | 468 | 1994 |
| Jin Mao Tower | Shanghai | 420.5 | 1999 |
| Xujiahui Tower | Shanghai | 370 | 2025 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities18 entries
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China
Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Tongji University
Shanghai, China
Soochow University, China
Suzhou, China
China Europe International Business School
Shanghai, China
East China Normal University
Shanghai, China
East China University of Science and Technology
Shanghai, China
Shanghai University
Shanghai, China
Jiangnan University
Wuxi, China
Donghua University
Shanghai, China
ShanghaiTech University
Shanghai, China
Naval Medical University
Shanghai, China
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Normal University
Shanghai, China
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Shanghai, China
Changzhou University
Changzhou, China
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Ocean University
Shanghai, China
Top Research Institutions1 entry
Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Shanghai • Physics Research Center
Infrastructure
Airport4 entries
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai • 1 - Mega Hub
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai • 1 - Mega Hub
Sunan Shuofang International Airport
Wuxi • 4 - Regional
Changzhou Benniu International Airport
Changzhou • 4 - Regional
Port3 entries
Shanghai
Shanghai • Container
Taicang
Taicang • Container
Port of Shanghai
Shanghai • Passenger
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals2 entries
Nanpu Bridge
Shanghai • Bridge - Cable-stayed
Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge
Suzhou • Bridge - Viaduct
Notable Train Hubs4 entries
Shanghai Hongqiao Station
Shanghai • Intercity Rail Hub
Shanghai Station
Shanghai • Intercity Rail Hub
Suzhou Station
Suzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Suzhou North Station
Suzhou • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (826 stations)4 entries
Changzhou Metro
Changzhou • 43 stations
Shanghai Metro
Shanghai • 409 stations
Suzhou Metro
Suzhou • 285 stations
Wuxi Metro
Wuxi • 89 stations
Suburban Rail (15 stations)1 entry
Shanghai Suburban Railway
Shanghai • 15 stations
Trade Venue2 entries
National Exhibition and Convention Centre
Shanghai • Trade Venue
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Shanghai • Trade Venue
Stock Exchange3 entries
China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX)
Shanghai • Futures Exchange
Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE)
Shanghai • Futures Exchange
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Shanghai • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
3-Star Michelin1 entry
Tai'an Table
Shanghai
2-Star Michelin2 entries
Ultraviolet
Shanghai
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Shanghai
FTG 5-Star4 entries
Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Shanghai
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
Shanghai
Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai
Shanghai
The Peninsula Shanghai
Shanghai
FTG 4-Star13 entries
Amanyangyun
Shanghai
Bellagio Shanghai
Shanghai
Fairmont Peace Hotel
Shanghai
MGM Shanghai West Bund
Shanghai
Park Hyatt Shanghai
Shanghai
The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai
Shanghai
The PuLi Shanghai
Shanghai
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Shanghai
The Sukhothai Shanghai
Shanghai
Upper House Shanghai
Shanghai
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Shanghai
Waldorf Astoria Spa Shanghai
Shanghai
Water's Edge Spa at the Park Hyatt Shanghai
Shanghai