Since 1979 when China started to implement reform and opening-up policy, Dongguan's GDP has risen by 20% annually, emerging as one of the fastest growing cities throughout China. In 2009, Dongguan's GDP reached 376.326 billion yuan and its economic aggregate ranked fourth in Guangdong, accounting for 10% of economic aggregate of the province. In recent years, Dongguan has been chosen as “Most Economically Vigorous City of China”, “Top 100 with Preferable Investment Conditions of China”, “Typical Brand City of China”, “Best Tourist City of China”, “Clean City of China”, “Paragon City for Forestation of China”, “International Garden Metropolis” and “Most Investment Preferable City for Multinationals 2006” by relevant organizations at home and abroad. Regarding the comprehensive economic strength, Dongguan ranks 12th among large-size and middle-size metropolises throughout China and has an increasing influence at home and abroad.

Main Economic Standards of Dongguan in 2009