Living in Guangzhou
Guangzhou is a city in Guangdong, China, home to 16,096,724 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are car-free households (top 1%, #3 of 1,462), expat professionals (top 4%, #76 of 2,047), couples without children (DINKs) (top 5%, #64 of 1,543).
Residents16,096,724
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport31 km (Guangzhou Baiyun International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km25,472,900 people
Sea coast16 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverXi, 7.7 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Beijing1,893 km
Within 10 km16,096,724 people
Greater areaGreater Guangzhou, 8 km out
Winter daylight10 h 43 min, sunset 10:47
See Guangzhou on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Guangzhou
- It is part of Greater Guangzhou, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 43 min and sets around 10:47; in late June it sets around 13:15.
How Guangzhou ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Guangdong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #1,969 of 1,977 | #85 of 88 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #1,253 of 2,047 | #73 of 88 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #1,968 of 1,977 | #87 of 88 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #1,916 of 1,977 | #87 of 88 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #1,339 of 1,977 | #79 of 88 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,500 of 1,977 | #81 of 88 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #1,765 of 2,047 | #77 of 88 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #119 of 1,696 | #16 of 82 | Map |
| Young professional | 88 | #116 of 1,627 | #16 of 82 | Map |
| DINKS | 92 | #64 of 1,543 | #11 of 81 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #846 of 2,047 | #70 of 88 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #428 of 1,657 | #52 of 82 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #3 of 1,462 | #2 of 80 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #672 of 819 | #46 of 62 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #1,379 of 1,977 | #78 of 88 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,444 of 2,047 | #77 of 88 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 92 | #69 of 1,543 | #11 of 81 | Map |
| Expat professional | 87 | #76 of 2,047 | #9 of 88 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #533 of 1,977 | #59 of 88 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 0 | #2,043 of 2,047 | #86 of 88 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #558 of 1,774 | #38 of 50 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #1,855 of 2,047 | #82 of 88 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #2,041 of 2,047 | #86 of 88 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 57 | #789 of 2,047 | #60 of 88 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #251 of 2,047 | #36 of 88 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #1,916 of 2,047 | #66 of 88 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #302 of 433 | #53 of 60 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #94 of 2,047 | #18 of 88 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #110 of 1,696 | #14 of 82 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Foshan 16 km
- Dasha 20 km
- Shiwan (Guangdong) 22 km
- Shiqiao (Guangdong) 22 km
- Daliang 31 km
- Sanshui 37 km
- Nantou 44 km
- Shaping (Guangdong) 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.