Which is more developed, Shenzhen or Hong Kong?

Both Shenzhen and Hongkong are one of the most developed cities in China, but they have their own advantages in different aspects. Generally speaking, Shenzhen is more developed in economy and innovation, while Hong Kong has more advantages in finance and people's wealth. The following are specific comparisons:

1. Economy: Shenzhen has surpassed Hong Kong in GDP and become the most developed city in the Mainland. According to the data of the National Bureau of Statistics and the statistics department of the Hong Kong government, in 2020, Shenzhen will achieve a GDP of 2.77 trillion yuan, equivalent to 50% of Hong Kong's GDP. In addition, Shenzhen's industrial structure is dominated by manufacturing and service industries, while Hong Kong is dominated by service industries.

2. Innovation ability: Shenzhen has performed well in innovation ability, and the number of invention patent applications and authorizations is several times that of Hong Kong. According to the data of China National Intellectual Property Administration and the World Intellectual Property Organization, in 2020, the number of applications for invention patents in Shenzhen was 89,000, and the number of patents granted was 55,000. In Hong Kong, the number of applications for invention patents is 6.5438+0.9 million, and the number of invention patents granted is 6.5438+0.4 million.

3. Finance: Hong Kong is one of the three largest financial centers in the world with strong financial strength. Although Shenzhen has a certain degree of financial development, there is still a gap compared with Hong Kong.

4. People's wealth level: Hong Kong people's wealth level is relatively high, and per capita GDP is ahead of Shenzhen. According to the data of the National Bureau of Statistics and the statistics department of the Hong Kong government, in 2020, Shenzhen's per capita GDP will be 265,438+10,000 yuan; Hong Kong's per capita GDP is 320,000 yuan.

To sum up, the economic development level and innovation ability of Shenzhen and Hong Kong are both very high, but Hong Kong is relatively more developed in finance and people's wealth.