City showdownStatistics and economics indicators from Shanghai and Hong Kong
Indicator | Hong Kong | Shanghai |
Population (millions) | 6.9 (2005) | 17.1 (2003) |
Density (people/square km) | 6,254 | 2,700 |
GDP growth (2005 estimated) | 5.7% | 11.0% |
Unemployment (forecast) | 6.2% | 4.5% |
Office yield (2005 estimated) | 3.7% | 7.5% |
Residential yield (2005 estimated) | 3.7% | 7.8% |