In 2024, the average population density in Hong Kong was ***** people per square kilometer. In Kowloon's city districts, the average population density reached ****** persons per square kilometer.

In 2024, the average population density in Hong Kong was ***** people per square kilometer. This was slightly less than in the previous year, and still less than before the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

Hong Kong HK: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 7,039.714 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,987.238 Person/sq km for 2016. Hong Kong HK: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 5,743.636 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,039.714 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 3,105.980 Person/sq km in 1961. Hong Kong HK: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Hong Kong Population - Table 110-02001 : Land area, land population and population density by District Council district

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Hong Kong was reported at 7177 sq. Km in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

This layer shows the Hong Kong population density in 2021 Population Census. It is a subset of the census data 2021 made available by the Census and Statistics Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “Government”) at https://DATA.GOV.HK/ (“DATA.GOV.HK”). The source data is in XLSX format and has been processed and converted into Esri File Geodatabase format and then uploaded to Esri’s ArcGIS Online platform for sharing and reference purpose. The objectives are to facilitate our Hong Kong ArcGIS Online users to use the data in a spatial ready format and save their data conversion effort.For details about the data, source format and terms of conditions of usage, please refer to the website of DATA.GOV.HK at https://data.gov.hk.

This table provides an analysis on land area, land-based mid-year population and population density at the District Council district level. It aims to give readers a better understanding on the distribution of land area, land-based population and population density in different districts of Hong Kong.

Historical dataset showing Hong Kong population density by year from 1961 to 2021.

Hong Kong SAR (China) Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data was reported at 7,110.400 Person in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,128.190 Person for 2021. Hong Kong SAR (China) Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data is updated yearly, averaging 6,601.040 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,133.560 Person in 2020 and a record low of 5,616.760 Person in 1990. Hong Kong SAR (China) Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

This web map shows the Mid Year Population Density within the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is a subset of data made available by the Census and Statistics Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “Government”) at https://DATA.GOV.HK/ (“DATA.GOV.HK”). The source data is in CSV format and has been processed and converted into Esri File Geodatabase format and then uploaded to Esri’s ArcGIS Online platform for sharing and reference purpose. The objectives are to facilitate our Hong Kong ArcGIS Online users to use the data in a spatial ready format and save their data conversion effort.For details about the data, source format and terms of conditions of usage, please refer to the website of DATA.GOV.HK at https://data.gov.hk.

View yearly updates and historical trends for Hong Kong Population Density. Source: World Bank. Track economic data with YCharts analytics.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Hong Kong including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

This statistic depicts the physicians density in Hong Kong from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, Hong Kong's physicians density came to *** physicians per thousand inhabitants.

Hong Kong HK: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data was reported at 27.342 Number in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.110 Number for 2015. Hong Kong HK: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data is updated yearly, averaging 26.500 Number from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.599 Number in 2013 and a record low of 16.146 Number in 2006. Hong Kong HK: New Business Density: New Registrations per 1000 People Aged 15 to 64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR – Table HK.World Bank.WDI: Businesses Registered Statistics. New businesses registered are the number of new limited liability corporations registered in the calendar year.; ; World Bank's Entrepreneurship Survey and database (http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploretopics/entrepreneurship).; Unweighted average; For cross-country comparability, only limited liability corporations that operate in the formal sector are included.

Hong Kong’s population grew from around **** million in 1980 to around **** million at the end of 2024. Despite a slight decrease in population in 2020 and 2021, the population in Hong Kong has continued to increase. Population development in Hong Kong The population increase was not only due to natural population growth but also related to a significant inflow of immigrants from mainland China. As most immigrants were comparatively young, they also contributed to a higher birth rate. The total fertility rate in Hong Kong, however, which denotes the average number of children a woman has during her lifetime, already fell below the replacement level of around *** children per woman in 1980. Today, Hong Kong has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. Nevertheless, the population of Hong Kong is still projected to continue growing due to immigration and reach *** million people in 2046. Age structure of Hong Kong’s population Hong Kong has a rapidly aging society. The median age of the population has more than doubled from **** years in 1970 to **** years in 2020, and it is expected to reach nearly ** years in 2060. Today, around two-thirds of the population is still in their working age, but the share of people aged 65 or older is increasing. Hong Kong has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, reaching around ** years for women in 2024.

Hong Kong is a city with a population of 7,293,427 and lies in the 5000 and above (Very High) density category. The city has an area of 440.76 km² with a total green space of 47% and a tree coverage of 40%. The city lies in the Torrid Zone of the world. The city has improved its Percentage of urban area covered by trees when compared to Global Average and also improved its Urban green space per capita when compared to previous year. Within Central East Asia, 88.9% of cities are ranked lower than Hong Kong. There has been a positive increase in the greenness of city as compared to previous year, out of all the changes happening 56% of them are positive.

Hong Kong Medium Density Fiberboard Market is expected to grow during 2025-2031

This statistic depicts the hospital bed density in Hong Kong from 2018 to 2023. In 2023, Hong Kong's hospital bed density came to *** beds per thousand inhabitants.

In 2022, the estimated population density of China was around 150.42 people per square kilometer. That year, China's population size declined for the first time in decades. Although China is the most populous country in the world, its overall population density is not much higher than the average population density in Asia. Uneven population distribution China is one of the largest countries in terms of land area, and its population density figures vary dramatically from region to region. Overall, the coastal regions in the East and Southeast have the highest population densities, as they belong to the more economically developed regions of the country. These coastal regions also have a higher urbanization rate. On the contrary, the regions in the West are covered with mountain landscapes which are not suitable for the development of big cities. Populous cities in China Several Chinese cities rank among the most populous cities in the world. According to estimates, Beijing and Shanghai will rank among the top ten megacities in the world by 2030. Both cities are also the largest Chinese cities in terms of land area. The previous colonial regions, Macao and Hong Kong, are two of the most densely populated cities in the world.

HK：人口密度：每平方公里人口在12-01-2017达7,039.714Person/sq km，相较于12-01-2016的6,987.238Person/sq km有所增长。HK：人口密度：每平方公里人口数据按年更新，12-01-1961至12-01-2017期间平均值为5,743.636Person/sq km，共57份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2017，达7,039.714Person/sq km，而历史最低值则出现于12-01-1961，为3,105.980Person/sq km。CEIC提供的HK：人口密度：每平方公里人口数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于World Bank，数据归类于全球数据库的香港 – 表 HK.世行.WDI：人口和城市化进程统计。