Social and economic inequality

• In 2018 China had the highest level of social and economic inequality in the world
• China has an economic growth rate of on average 6% per year
• The poorest 25% of the country own just 4% of the countries wealth.
• Employment opportunities in rural areas include farming and mining. Whilst urban work includes fiance insurance and banking
• The average income in China is equivalent to £8100 per year.
• Government figures show there are 100 million people in rural areas earning equivalent to just £225 per year.
• In 2017 70% of urban residents were deemed as middle class.
• In 2018 there were an estimated 288 million rural migrant workers
• In the next 3 decades it is estimated that a further 310 million people will migmigrate to urban areas.
• China's education system is renowned for being one of the best in the world, they are ranked first for math.
• Children in China are required to attend 9 years of education.
• 80% of urban students graduate from high-school compared to 20% of rural students.
• Research by the Rural education action program found that rural teachers are given less further training opportunities.
• Some private schools in Beijing can cost upwards of 300,000 yuan per year.
• 84% of students from shanghai go on to university compared to only 5% of rural students.
• Urban areas lack access to water,electricity and sanitation. Whilst city apartments have many amenities and modern appliances.
• 60% of people moving to urban areas are now taking their children with them, contributing to a lack of housing.
• China is one of the most expensive countries to live in having 7 of the world's 10 most expeexpensive cities for housing.
• There are an estimated 1044 urban villages in Shenzen.
• In 2017 the Hurun research institute found that china's housing prices are the fastest growing in the world.
• In June 2017 400 people were found living in the basement of a high rise building in Beijing.