Abstract: The entropy method, Theil index and Kernel density estimation were used to measure and study the rural revitalization development level and regional differences in Shaanxi Province from 2012 to 2022. The results showed that in terms of development level measurement, the development level of rural revitalization in Shaanxi Province had increased year by year, with an average annual growth rate of nearly 4%. The development level of rural revitalization was shown in Northern Shaanxi > Guanzhong > Southern Shaanxi. The development level of rural revitalization in Southern Shaanxi showed the fastest growth. In 2022, Yan’an ranked first in the development level of rural revitalization, and Xianyang ranked last. In terms of regional differences, the overall differences in Shaanxi Province were significantly smaller, and the differences within the region were the main reasons for the overall differences in the development level of rural revitalization in Shaanxi Province. The differences in Northern Shaanxi fluctuated, and the differences in Guanzhong area were reduced, and there was little difference in Southern Shaanxi. The low-level urban areas of rural revitalization development in Guanzhong area accounted for more. Finally, suggestions such as adapting measures to local conditions, guiding and promoting joint development and implementing characteristic industries were put forward.

Key words: rural revitalization development level, entropy method, Theil index, Kernel density estimation, regional difference, Shaanxi Province