#40 in the legacy overall ranking

    Shanghai

    China

    China's global financial center offers modern skyline, efficient metro, and international business opportunities. Shanghai blends East and West.

    Overall Score
    71.2
    out of 100
    Baseline Rank
    #40
    63-city cohort
    Population
    24.9M
    legacy population figure
    Legacy ranking baseline · 7 August 2025. Scores are retained from the original dataset; positions are recomputed from scores. The new Civometra Index is in research development.

    Evidence desk

    What the official data tells us

    Compare the observation period and geography before comparing values. These sourced observations add context to the legacy scores; they do not yet feed the global Civometra Index.

    Automated feeds checked: 2026-10-12 · Data changed: 2026-10-11

    China: national context

    Country-level indicators are not city measurements and are excluded from city scoring.

    Life expectancy at birth

    78.02 years

    Observation: 2024 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    People using the internet

    91.6 % of population

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Unemployment, modelled ILO estimate

    4.62 % of labour force

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    GDP per capita, PPP

    25,066.52 constant 2021 international $

    Observation: 2025 · country

    World Bank, World Development Indicators ↗

    Retrieved 2026-10-12

    National context; does not measure this city. Latest available year varies by country and indicator.

    Comparable city-level evidence is still being collected for Shanghai. National context is shown where available.

    Explore all observations and research notes →

    Performance Analysis

    Comprehensive evaluation across all key lifestyle categories

    Cost-Benefit Ratio
    #16

    Score77.5
    Good

    Food & Culinary
    #25

    Score70.5
    Good

    Sustainability
    #39

    Score64.0
    Average

    Pet-Friendly
    #58

    Score57.1
    Average

    AI & Innovation
    #58

    Score51.7
    Average

    Overall
    #40

    Score71.2
    Good

    Dating Scene
    #12

    Score81.4
    Excellent

    Nightlife & Entertainment
    #19

    Score81.0
    Excellent

    Retirement
    #35

    Score75.1
    Good

    Affordability
    #15

    Score74.4
    Good

    Education
    #46

    Score70.7
    Good

    Safety
    #48

    Score70.6
    Good

    Healthcare
    #49

    Score69.8
    Average

    Outdoors & Recreation
    #40

    Score66.2
    Average

    Family Life
    #50

    Score65.9
    Average

    Tech Jobs
    #30

    Score64.4
    Average

    Remote Work
    #53

    Score64.1
    Average

    Explore Shanghai’s strongest legacy categories

    These are the highest category scores in the inherited profile. They describe the dated baseline; they are not a personal compatibility assessment or a new Civometra result.