Ⅰ.Guangxi Statistical Yearbook is an annual statistics publication, which covers very comprehensive data in 2008 and some selected data series in historically important years since 1978 of the whole autonomous region, the main statistical data of city, county(district) in 2008 and therefore, reflects various aspects of Guangxi’s social and economic development.

Ⅱ.This book contains the following twenty-two parts, 1.General Survey; 2.National Economic Accounting; 3.Population; 4.Employment & Wages; 5.Investment in Fixed Assets; 6.Energy Production & Consumption; 7.Finance, Banking & Insurance; 8.Price; 9.People’s Livelihood; 10.Natural resources & Environment; 11.General Survey of Cities; 12.Agricultrure; 13.Industry; 14.Construction; 15.Transportation, Postal & Telecommunication Services; 16.Domestic Trade; 17.Foreign Economy, Trade & Tourism; 18.Education, Science & Culture; 19.Sport, Public Health, Social Welfare & Service Industry; 20.Economic Zones; 21.Basic Statistics of Cities; 22.Basic Statistics of Counties(Cities, Districts). Main Social & Economic Indicators by Guangxi State Farms has been given its own chapter in Chapter 21. In Order to make readers understand the whole content of this book and use the materials correctly, most of the chapters are equipped with explanatory notes on main statistical indicators at the end. Moreover, addenda(Statistical Communique on National Economic ＆ Social Development of Guangxi in 2008) is attached at the end of the book. 

Ⅲ.The international standard unit of measurement is applied in this book.

Ⅳ.Statistical discrepancies in this book due to rounding are not adjusted.

Ⅴ.In this yearbook, the statistical materials published before have been verified again, and the data that tally with this book should take the data of this book as standard.

Ⅵ.The major data sources of this publication are obtained from annual statistical reports and some from sample surveys.

Ⅶ.Notations used in this yearbook:

 “…” indicates that the figure is not large enough to be measured with the smallest unit in the table;

 “(blank)” indicates that the data are not available;

 “#” indicates the major items of the table.

Ⅷ. Because of innovation in statistical system, some statistical data in this yearbook have been adjusted accordingly, and we have made footnote to these indicators. The users should notice that when using these data.

Ⅸ. The data on gross domestic product，total investment in fixed assets and total retail sales of consumer goods have been adjusted by the Guangxi 1st National Economic Census, and it is explanted in the chapters.

Ⅹ. Since the comprehensive survey of economy has not been publicized, data in 2008 that related to national economy account are from preliminary reports.

XI. During the editions of this yearbook, we have won wide support from many departments and comrades, and we deeply thanks for these all. Based on our limited level, perhaps there are some mistakes in the book, we welcome all candid comments and criticism from our readers.

Statistical Chart

Proportion of Guangxi to Nation on Major Indicators (2008, %)

Guangxi Gross Domestic Product & Its Growth Rate

Composition of Guangxi Gross Domestic Product (%)

Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (yuan)

Total Population (10 000 persons)

Sex Ratio (Female=100)

Growth of Population (‰)

Total Employed Persons (10 000 persons)

Composition of Employment (%)

Average Wages of Staff & Workers at Post in Urban Units (yuan)

Total Investment in Fixed Assets (100 million yuan)

Real Estate Development (100 million yuan)

10 000 Yuan GDP Energy Consumption (ton of SCE)

10 000 Yuan Gross Output Value of Industry Energy Consumption (ton of SCE)

Elasticity Ratio of Energy Consumption

Financial Revenue (100 million yuan)

Composition of Local Government Expenditure

Urban & Rural Savings Deposits (100 million yuan)

Price Indices (preceding year=100)

Consumer Price Index (preceding year=100)

Ex-Factory Price Indices of Industrial Products, Purchasing Price Indices of Major Raw Material, Fuel & Power (preceding year=100)

Per Capita Annual Disposable Income of Urban Households (yuan)

Composition of Per Capita Annual Consumption Expenditure of Urban Households (%)

Per Capita Annual Net Income of Rural Households (yuan)

Completed Investment in Pollution Treatment Projects (100 million yuan)

Area of Public Green (hectare)

Treatment Capacity of Polluted Water (10 000 cu.m/day)

Gross Output Value of Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Fishery (at current prices, 100 million yuan)

Composition of Gross Output Value of Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Fishery (%)

Per Capita Major Agricultural Products (calculated with the average total population, kg)

All Included Gross Industrial Output Value (At Current Prices, 100 million yuan)

Total Profits of Industrial Enterprises above Designated Size (100 million yuan)

Gross Output Value of Construction Enterprises (Third & Higher Grade, 100 million yuan)

Number of Employed Persons in Construction Enterprises (Third & Higher Grade, 10 000 persons)

Total Passenger & Freight Traffic

Length of Expressway (km)

Average Number of Telephone Subscribers per 10 000 Persons Owned (set)

Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (100 million yuan)

Composition of Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods (%)

Total Import & Export Value (USD 100 million)

Status of International Tourism

Foreign Capital Actually Utilized (USD 100 million)

Number of University & College Students per 10 000 Persons (person)

Number of Persons Engaged in Scientific & Technological Activities (10 000 persons)

Number of Pulications of Newspaper & Books

Number of Hospital Beds per 10 000 Persons (bed)

Number of Medical Technical Personnel per 10 000 Persons (person)

Population Receiving Lowest Cost-of-Living in Urban & Rural Area (10 000 persons)

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL SURVEY

Division of Administrative Areas (End of 2008)

Division of Administrative Areas at & above County Level (End of 2008)

Major Indicators on National Economic & Social Development in Main Years

Growth Rates of Major Indicators on National Economic & Social Development in Main Years

Composition Indicators on National Economic & Social Development in Main Years

Indicators on Proportions & Efficiency in National Economic & Social Development in Main Years

Per Capita Output of Major Industrial & Agricultural Products in Main Years

Main Economic Indicators of Each Period

Average Growth Rate of Main Economic Indicators of Each Period

Selected Indicators on Average Daily Social & Economic Activities in Main Years

Number of Institutions in Various Departments (2005-2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 2. NATIONAL ECONOMIC ACCOUNTING

Gross Domestic Product (1978-2008)

Composition of Gross Domestic Product (1978-2008)

Indices of Gross Domestic Product (1978-2008)

Indices of Gross Domestic Product (1978-2008)

GDP & Per Capita GDP by City (2008)

Indices of GDP & Per Capita GDP by City (2008)

Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Approach in Main Years

Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Approach (1978-2008)

Indices of Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Approach (1978-2008)

Indices of Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Approach (1978-2008)

Composition of Gross Domestic Product by Expenditure Approach (1978-2008)

Value-added, Composition & Indices of Tertiary Industry by Major Sector (1978-2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 3. POPULATION

Population & Its Composition

Status of Population Natural Changes

Population by Agriculture, Non-agriculture & Minority Population

Population by Urban & Rural by Living Areas in Main Years

Population by City & County (2008)

Permanent population、Population by Urban & Rural by City (2008)

Composition of Birth Order for Women at Childbearing Age in Main Years

Marital Status in Main Years

Marital Status in Main Years

Composition of Various Size of Family Household in Main Years

Population Composition by Age in Main Years

Composition of Educational Status of Ages in 6 & above

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 4. EMPLOYMENT & WAGES

Resource of Labor Force & Number of Employed Persons in Main years

Number of Employed Persons Grouped by Industry & the Categories of Registration(2008)

Number of Employed Persons in Urban Units(2008)

Number of Female Employed in Urban Units Grouped by Industry & the Categories of Registration(2008)

Changes in the Employed Persons in Urban Units (2008)

Earning of Employed Persons in Urban Units (2008)

Average Earning of Staff & Workers in Urban Units (2008)

Average Wages of Staff & Workers at Post in Urban Units (2008)

Number of Employed Persons in Urban Units by City (2008)

Average Wages of Staff & Workers at Post in Urban Units by City (2008)

Earning of Employed Persons in Urban Units by City (2008)

Average Earning of Employed Persons in Urban Units by City (2008)

Number of Employed Persons in Urban Units by City & Sector (2008)

Number of Female Employed Persons in Urban Units by City & Sector (2008)

Average Earning of Staff & Workers at Work in Urban Units by City & Sector (2008) 

Statistics of VCSR, Retired & Resigned，Insurance & Welfare Funds in Main Years

Number of Persons Joined Social Security in Main Years

Number of Persons Joined Social Security by City (2008)

Situations of Careers Service by City (2008)

Situations of Careers Service of Labor Security Department by City (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 5. INVESTMENT IN FIXED ASSETS

Total Investment in Fixed Assets in Main Years

Investment in Fixed Assets & Its Growth Rate 

Investment in Fixed Assets of State-owned Units & Its Growth Rate

Investment in Fixed Assets by Source of Funds in Main Years

Investment in Fixed Assets Grouped by Registration Status (2008)

Sources of Funds for Investment in Fixed 

Newly Increased Fixed Assets Grouped by Registration Status (2008)

Investment in Fixed Assets by Sector (2008)

Investment in Urban Fixed Assets by Industrial Sector (2008)

Investment in Fixed Assets in Basic Construction by Sector (2008)

Investment in Basic Construction by Industrial Sector (2008)

Basic Construction Projects & Newly Increased Fixed Assets by Sector (2008)

Investment in Innovation by Sector (2008)

Investment in Innovation by Industrial Sector (2008)

Investment in Innovation Projects & Newly Increased Fixed Assets by Sector (2008)

Investment Projects & Newly Increased Fixed Assets of States-owned Units (2008)

Investment Projects by Sector & Newly Increased Fixed Assets of Urban Collective Owned Units (2008)

Investment in Fixed Assets & Newly Increased Fixed Assets of Urban Private & Individual Units (2008)

Major Indicators of Real Estate Development in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 6. ENERGY PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION

Production & Consumption of Energy (1978-2008)

Composition of Energy Production & Consumption (1978-2008)

Economic Results Indicators for the Utilization of Energy

Elasticity Ratio of Energy Consumption

Consumption & Composition of Energy by Sector in Main Years

Consumption of Electricity in Main Years

Electricity Consumption of Gross Output Value of Industry per 10,000 Yuan in Main Years

Annual Average per Capita Energy Consumption

Household Energy Consumption of Main Energy Products

Consumption of Petroleum & Fuel in Main Years

Energy Available for Consumption (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 7. FINANCE, BANKING & INSURANCE

Revenue & Expenditure of Local Government & Indices (1978-2008)

Local Government Revenue by Items in Main Years

Local Government Expenditure by Accounting Items in Main Years

Local Government Expenditure for Agriculture in Main Years

Local Government Expenditure for Education in Main Years

Balance Sheet of Credit Funds in Renminbi of Total Financial Institutions in Main Years (Year-end)

Balance Sheet of Credit Funds in Renminbi of Total Financial Institutions in Main Years (Year-end) (continued)

Cash Income & Expenditure,Currency Issue & Cash Withdraw of Financial Institutions in Main Years

Major Indictors of Insurance Business in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 8. PRICE

Consumer & Retail General Price Indices (1978-2008)

Retail & Agricultural Means of Production Price Indices by Region (2008)

Consumer Price Indices by Region (2008)

Ex-Factory Price Indices of Industrial Products in Main Years

Purchasing Price Indices of Major Raw Material, Fuel & Power in Main Years

Price Indices of Investment in Fixed Assets in Main Years

Price Indices of Real Estate in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 9. PEOPLE'S LIVELIHOOD

Per Capita Annual Income & Engle Coefficient of Urban & Rural Households (1978-2008)

Per Capita Annual Income & Expenditure of Urban Households in Main Years

Basic Conditions of Urban Households in Main Years

Per Capita Annual Consumption Expenditure of Urban Households & Its Composition in Main Years

Per Capita Annual Purchases of Major Commodities Urban Households in Main Years

Ownership of Durable Consumer Goods of Per 100 Urban Households at Year-end in Main Years

Housing Conditions of Urban Households at Year-end in Main Years

Basic Indicators of Urban Households (2008)

Per Capita Annual Cash Income & Expenditure of Urban Households (2008)

Expenditure Composition for Consumption of Urban Households (2008)

Per Capita Annual Purchases of Major Commodities in Urban Households by Level of Income (2008) 

Ownership of Major Consumer Goods of Per 100 Urban Households at Year-end (2008)

Per Capita Annual Cash Income & Expenditure of Urban Households by City (2008)

Per Capita Annual Consumption Expenditure of Urban Households by City (2008)

Basic Indicators of Urban Household by City (2008)

Per Capita Annual Disposable Income & Consumption Expenditure by City Households

Per Capita Annual Disposable Income of Urban Households by County (County-level City,District, 2008)

Consumption Expenditure of Urban Households by County (County-level City, District, 2008)

Basic Indicators of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Annual Net Income of Rural Households & Its Composition in Main Years

Per Capita Annual Income & Expenditures of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Gross Income on Household Business of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Consumption Expenditures of Rural Households & Its Composition in Main Years

Per Capita Annual Cash Income & Expenditures of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Major Grain & Sideline Products & Their Commodity Rate of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Major Grain Gross & Consumption of Rural Households in Main Years

Per Capita Consumption for Major Consumer Goods of Rural Households in Main Years

Ownership of Durable Consumer Goods of Per 100 Rural Households at Year-end in Main Years

Housing Conditions of Rural Households in Main Years

Basic Indicators of Rural Households by Five Grades (2008)

Basic Indicators of Rural Households by City,County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Income of Rural Households by City, County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Expenditures of Rural Households by City, County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Net Income of Rural Households by City, County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Income on Household Business of Rural Households by City,County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Expenditure on Household Business of Rural Households by City, County & District (2008)

Per Capita Annual Living Expenditure of Rural Households by City, County & District (2008)

Household Business Net Income of Rural Households by City,County & District (2008)

Primary Industry Net Income of Rural Households by City,County & District (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 10. NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT

Natural Resources (2008)

Major Rivers (2008)

Water Resources of Guangxi

Statistics of Water Supply & Consumption (2008)

Monthly Average Temperature at Meteorological Stations of Major Cities (2008)

Monthly Average Precipitation at Meteorological Stations of Major Cities (2008)

Construction of Industrial Pollution Treatment Projects in Main Years

Discharge, Treatment & Utilization of Industrial Pollution in Main Years

Investment in Environment Pollution Treatment (2008)

Discharge & Treatment of Waste Water by Branch of Industry (2008)

Discharge & Treatment of Waste Gas by Branch of Industry (2008)

Discharge & Treatment of Industrial Solid Wastes (2008)

Basic Statistics on Urban Public Utilities in Main Years

Level of Urban Public Utilities in Cities (2008)

Population & Developed Areas in Cities (2008)

Statistics of Water Supply in Cities (2008)

Basic Statistics on Parks, Gardens & Green Areas in Cities (2008)

Basic Statistics on Municipal Utilities in Cities (2008)

Basic Statistics on Public Traffic, Urban Sanitation & Gas Supply in Cities (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 11. GENERAL SURVEY OF CITIES

Main Social & Economic Indicators of Cities (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 12. AGRICULTURE

Basic Statistics of Rural Area in Main Years

Gross Output Value of Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Fishery (1978-2008) 

Indices of Gross Output Value of Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Fishery (1978-2008)

Sown Area of Major Farm Crops in Main Years

Output of Major Farm Crops in Main Years

Output of Major Farm Crops Per Hectare in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Agricultural Production Conditions in Main Years

Sowing Areas Structure of Farm Crops in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Forestry in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Main Products of Animal Husbandry & Fishery in Main Years

Gross Output Value & Its Composition of Farming, Forestry, Animal Husbandry & Fishery by City(2007)

Sowing Areas Structure of Farm Crops by City (2008)

Ownership of Per Capital Major Agricultural Products by City (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 13. INDUSTRY

All Included Gross Industrial Output Value & Its Related Index

Major Indicators of Industrial Enterprises in Main Years

Major Indicators of Industrial Enterprises by Industrial Sector (2008)

Major Indicators of State-owned & State-holding Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Major Indicators of State-owned Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Major Indicators of Collective Owned Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Major Economic Efficiency Indicators of Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Major Economic Efficiency Indicators of State-owned & State Holding Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Major Economic Efficiency Indicators of Large & Medium Industrial Enterprises (2008)

Output of Major Industrial Products in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 14. CONSTRUCTION

Major Indicators of the Third & Higher Grade Construction Enterprises in Main Years

Major Indicators of State-owned &State-holding Construction Enterprises in Main Years

Major Indicators of Local State-owned Construction Enterprises in Main Years

Major Production Indicators of Construction Enterprises (2008)

Major Production Indicators of Construction Enterprises by Sector (2008)

Major Economic Efficiency Indicators of Construction Enterprises by Various Groups (2008)

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 15. TRANSPORTATION, POSTAL & TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

Possession of Civil Vehicles in Main Years

Possession of Civil Transport Vessels in Main Years

Basic Statistics of Major Ports of Inland & Coast in Main Years

Length of Transportation Routes in Main Years

Cargo Handled at Major Ports in Main Years

Total Passenger Traffic & Turnover of Passenger Traffic (1978-2008)

Total Freight Traffic & Turnover of Freight Traffic (1978-2008)

Total Length of Highways (Grouped by Class, 1978-2008)

Level of Postal & Telecommunications Services in Main Years

Major Indicators of Postal & Telecommunications Services in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 16. DOMESTIC TRADE

Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods & Relate Indices

Total Retail Sales of Consumer Goods in Main Years

Total Sales Value of Enterprises above Designated in Wholesale & Retail Sale Trade(2008)

Number of Sales of Major Commodities of Enterprises above Designated in Wholesale & Retail Sale Trade(2008)

Development of Individual Industrial & Commercial Enterprises in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 17. FOREIGN ECONOMY, TRADE & TOURISM

Total Import & Export Value of Foreign Trade in Main Years (by Type of Trade)

Total Export Value of Foreign Trade in Main Years (by Type of Trade) 

Total Import Value of Foreign Trade in Main Years (by Type of Trade) 

Total Import & Export Value of Foreign Trade (1978-2008)

Total Import & Export Value of Foreign Trade (by Type of Trade & Ownership, 2008)

Total Import & Export Value by Country & Region (2008)

Volume & Value of Major Export Commodities (2008)

Volume & Value of Major Import Commodities (2008)

Volume & Value of Major Import & Export Commodities of Frontier Trade (2008)

Value of Foreign Capital Actually Used (1979-2008)

Basic Statistics of Foreign Capital Actually Utilized in Main Years

Items & Value of Utilization of Foreign Direct Investment Through Newly Signed Agreement by City in Main Years

Overseas Contracted Projects in Main Years

Number of Staff & Workers of Tourism Department (2008)

Number of Tourism Institutions (2008)

Number of Tourism Vehicles & Boats of Tourism Department at Year-end (2008)

Number of Oversea Visitor Arrivals in Main Years

Number of Oversea Visitor Arrivals & International Tourism Receipts by City in Main Years

Business Status of Tourism Hotels (2008)

Schedule of National A-Grade Scenic Spots in Guangxi (2008)

Schedule of Friendly Cities with Guangxi

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 18. EDUCATION, SCIENCE & CULTURE

Basic Statistics of Schools by Type in Main Years

Student Statistics in Institutions of Higher Education by Field of Study (2008)

Number of Students by Field of Study in Secondary Vocational Schools (2008)

Student-teacher Ratio of School by Field in Main Years

Number of Students Enrollment by Level & Type per 10 000 Persons in Main Years

Student Enrollment in Various Adult Education in Main Years

Level of Compulsory Education Populization in Main Years

Basic Statistics for Scientific & Technical Activities in Main Years

Research & Development Activities (R&D) of Large & Medium Industrial Enterprises by Status of Registration & Major Category (2008)

Statistics for Technical Activities of Large & Medium Industrial Enterprises in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Governmental Department Research & Development Institutions at & above County Level in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Governmental Department Research & Development Institutions at & above County Level (2008)

Projects of Governmental Department Research & Development Institutions at & above County Level (2008)

Achievement of Governmental Department Research & Development Institutions at & above County Level (1990-2008)

Institutions, Staff & Workers of Cultural & Relevant Industries (2008) 

Added Value of Culture & Relevant Industries (2008)

Basic Situation of Major Units of Culture Industries in Culture Department

Basic Statistics on Broadcasting in Main Years

Basic Statistics on Television Stations in Main Years

Basic Statistics of Books, Newspaper & Magazines in Main Years

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 19. SPORT, PUBLIC HEALTH, SOCIAL WELFARE & SERVICE INDUSTRY

Statistics on Sports in Main Years

Scores of Sports Groups in Sport Matches (2008)

Basic Situation of Public Health in Main Years

Number of Health Institutions, Beds & Persons Engaged (including clinics, room infirmary & community sanitation service stations, 2008)

Death Rate of the First 10 Major Diseases in Governmental Hospital Patients Discharged (2008)

Number of Hospital Patients & Admissions (2008)

Basic Statistics of Adopting Social Welfare Units (2008)

Institutions & Persons Engaged for Martyrs & Social Welfare in Main Years

Basic Statistics of Persons Receiving Subsidies or Relief Funds in Main Years

The Major Situation of the Disabled Work in Guangxi Autonomous Region

Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

CHAPTER 20. ECONOMIC ZONES

Main Economic Indicators of Each Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of The Beibu Gulf Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of Eastern Guangxi Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of Coastal Southern Guangxi Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of Western Guangxi Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of Northern Guangxi Economic Zone (2008)

Main Indicators of Central Guangxi Economic Zone (2008)

CHAPTER 21. BASIC STATISTICS OF CITIES

Main Social & Economic Indicators by City (2008)

Main Social & Economic Indicators by Guangxi State Farms

CHAPTER 22. BASIC STATISTICS OF COUNTIES (CITIES，DISTRICTS)

Main Social & Economic Indicators by County (2008) 

Main Social & Economic Indicators by County (2008) continued 1

Main Social & Economic Indicators by County (2008) continued 2

APPENDIX

Statistical Communique on National Economic & Social Development of Guangxi in 2008