Global CityIntelligence

China / East Asia

Nanning, China City Intelligence

Nanning is an indexed city in China (East Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~8.7M. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Nanning spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Nanning is a east asia city of about ~8.7M in China. On the composite city-intelligence score, Nanning sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (62/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~8.7M
View of Nanning, China

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Composite profile

Overall score

62/100

Use the Nanning profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in China and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall62/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality55/100
Energy79/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

62/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Nanning data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Nanning city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score62/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living68/100Nanning's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality55/100Nanning's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy79/100Nanning's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety70/100Nanning's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed71/100Nanning's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk78/100Nanning's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience78/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety64/100
Low crime64/100
Personal safety66/100
Night safety58/100
Road safety67/100

Nanning has a moderate safety estimate (64/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life77/100
Healthcare74/100
Education80/100
Green space91/100
Cleanliness68/100
Infrastructure84/100
Mobility74/100

Nanning has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in public transport, green space and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness74/100
Education80/100
Green space91/100
Overall safety64/100

Nanning scores high for family living (74/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability74/100
Walkability89/100
Cycling66/100
Infrastructure84/100

Nanning is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability73/100
Healthcare74/100
Cleanliness68/100
Outdoor lifestyle55/100

Nanning is high for retirement (73/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Nanning

Local public safety guidance for Nanning, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Nanning, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the China emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Nanning

Healthcare context for Nanning, with national-level information from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Nanning, see the China healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Nanning

Local mobility context for Nanning, with national-level context from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Nanning, see the China transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Nanning. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Nanning

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Nanning will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Nanning air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Nanning drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Nanning

Is Nanning worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (77/100), with nearby nature such as Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Tongling Valley.

Is Nanning good for families?

Strong (74/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Nanning affordable?

More affordable than average; about 8,130 CNY/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Nanning?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Nanning's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.

What is the climate in Nanning?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 21.5°C.

Does Nanning have universities?

Higher education is strong (72/100).

What is healthcare like in Nanning?

Healthcare access is strong (66/100).

Is Nanning good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (71/100).

What nature is near Nanning?

Within ~170 km: Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Tongling Valley.

Explore Nanning modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Nanning

Nanning's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Nanning

Nanning's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Nanning

Nanning's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Nanning

Nanning's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Nanning

Nanning's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Nanning

Nanning's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Nanning

Cost of living estimates for Nanning — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Nanning

Climate profile for Nanning — Humid Continental climate, annual average 21.5°C, comfort score 80/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Nanning

Economy and jobs profile for Nanning — industrial city, economy score 68/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Nanning

Education profile for Nanning — student city, education score 71/100, 7 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Nanning

Healthcare and retirement profile for Nanning — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 71/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Nanning

Source-attributed visual context for Nanning using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Nanning

Weekend trip planning checklist for Nanning — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Nanning

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Nanning

Estimate a monthly budget for Nanning using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Nanning

Plan a trip budget for Nanning using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Nanning

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Nanning. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Liuzhou, China

Same region · about 202 km from Nanning. Explore Liuzhou's city intelligence profile.

Zhanjiang, China

Same region · about 281 km from Nanning. Explore Zhanjiang's city intelligence profile.

Maoming, China

Same region · about 297 km from Nanning. Explore Maoming's city intelligence profile.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Cross-border · about 324 km from Nanning. Explore Hanoi's city intelligence profile.

Guilin, China

Same region · about 338 km from Nanning. Explore Guilin's city intelligence profile.

Haikou, China

Same region · about 374 km from Nanning. Explore Haikou's city intelligence profile.

Zhaoqing, China

Same region · about 426 km from Nanning. Explore Zhaoqing's city intelligence profile.

Guiyang, China

Same region · about 449 km from Nanning. Explore Guiyang's city intelligence profile.

Jiangmen, China

Same region · about 490 km from Nanning. Explore Jiangmen's city intelligence profile.

Foshan, China

Same region · about 491 km from Nanning. Explore Foshan's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Nanning — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Nanning — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Nanning FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Nanning, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Nanning

Is Nanning worth visiting?

Nanning has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in public transport, green space and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Tongling Valley and Beihai Silver Beach within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Nanning?

Nanning has a high quality-of-life estimate (77/100), with notable strengths in public transport, green space and infrastructure. It indexes 77/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Nanning?

A single resident of Nanning spends roughly 8,130 CNY per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 4,320 CNY. Overall the city is more affordable than average for China. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Nanning?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Nanning is high for remote workers (74/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Nanning?

Nanning's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Nanning has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.

Is Nanning good for digital nomads and remote work?

Nanning offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 70/100.

What are the education options in Nanning?

Nanning is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Law and Design.

Is Nanning a good place to study?

Nanning offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Nanning?

Nanning has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Nanning a good place to retire?

Nanning offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 71/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Nanning?

Nanning has a humid continental climate, averaging about 21.5°C annually with roughly 650 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Nanning a safe place to live?

Nanning has a moderate safety estimate (64/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Nanning?

Nanning indexes a walkability score of 89 and a cycling score of 66 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Nanning?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Nanning include Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Tongling Valley and Beihai Silver Beach. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Nanning good for families?

Nanning scores high for family living (74/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Nanning?

Nanning rates 55/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 91/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Ban Gioc–Detian Falls, Tongling Valley and Beihai Silver Beach supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Nanning profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in China and across East Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (79/100) and climate risk (78/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (55/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the China country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Nanning appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.