Overview

Hohhot is the capital of Inner Mongolia and the political, economic, scientific and cultural center of the region and is recognized as one of China's better-known historical cities. Economic data In 2024, Hohhot's regional GDP reached 410.71 billion yuan, an increase of 6.1 percent year over year at constant prices, demonstrating steady growth. The added value of primary industries was 17.33 billion yuan, up 5.1 percent; secondary industries reached 128.43 billion yuan, up 5.2 percent; and tertiary industries totaled 264.95 billion yuan, up 6.6 percent. Large-scale events such as concerts, expos, and cultural fairs significantly boosted consumption, driving the city's retail sales to 109.44 billion yuan, up 4.8 percent year-on-year. The city's total import and export volume reached 22.67 billion yuan, a 17.3 percent year-on-year increase.