Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand city economic profiles and the consumers within, from examining GDP to income and expenditure across the world's major metropolitan areas.
Taipei and Hsinchu emerge as Taiwan's most economically thriving cities, while Taoyuan exhibits the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, Taiwanese cities will face ongoing challenges. In the short term, these include a…
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are Vietnam’s most economically vibrant cities. Going forward, the populations of Vietnamese cities will continue to expand, with a relatively youthful demographic profile. However, the anticipated rapid economic…
Rayong and Pattaya-Chonburi stand out as Thailand's most economically dynamic cities, while Maha Sarakham demonstrates the greatest promise for future economic expansion. Nonetheless, cities in Thailand will face ongoing challenges. In the short…
Dhaka and Khulna are Bangladesh’s most economically vibrant cities. Moreover, Dhaka holds the highest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges for the country’s cities will persist – in the near term, global economic slowdown,…
In 2022, Pakistan’s urban landscape witnessed significant developments, with Karachi maintaining its position as the most populous city, driven by net migration and a growing urban population trend. Peshawar emerged as a digital hub, boasting high…
Mandalay and Monywa are Myanmar’s most economically vibrant cities, benefiting from higher productivity levels and more extensive digitalisation as compared to other cities in the country. Meanwhile, Yangon holds the highest potential for future…
Kuching and Kuala Lumpur stand out as Malaysia’s most economically vibrant cities, with George Town showing the highest potential for future growth. The country’s cities are set to remain youthful, diverse and digitally connected, driving rapid…
Samarinda and Surabaya are Indonesia’s most economically vibrant cities. Meanwhile, Makassar holds the greatest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges for the country’s cities will persist – in the near term, inflationary pressures…
Bangalore and Mumbai are India’s most economically vibrant cities, supported by strong demographics, services sectors and higher consumer expenditure. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad holds the highest potential for future economic growth. However, challenges…
Manila remained the largest contributor to the Philippines’ economy in 2022, and is projected to maintain its position as the most populous city and the largest consumer market in 2027. Manila also records the highest disposable income per capita, as…
The Tashkent in Uzbekistan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Taipei in Taiwan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Taichung in Taiwan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Pattaya-Chonburi in Thailand report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Kaohsiung in Taiwan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Hyderabad in Pakistan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
The Hanoi in Vietnam report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Bangkok in Thailand report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The Ashgabat in Turkmenistan report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…