The gross domestic product (GDP) of the city was 115.09 billion yuan in 2007, an average annual growth of 38.3 percent from 17.18 billion yuan in 2001. Per capita GDP reached $10,000 last year, compared with $1,572 in 2001. The city ranks the 28th among the top-100 Chinese cities in comprehensive economic strength.

Building on the achievements made in recent decades, city authorities have mapped out an ambitious blueprint for its future development.

According to the development plan proposed by the Ordos city government, the city is expected to realize its goal of building a 'well-off society' in 2012, with its comprehensive economic strength joining the top 20 of all Chinese cities.

Its GDP and per capita GDP are projected to reach 300 billion yuan and $25,000 respectively in 2012, according to the development plan.

In addition, a comprehensive social security system covering education, pensions and medical services will be established in all its urban and rural areas.

 

(China Daily August 7, 2008)