The total population in Hong Kong was estimated at 7.5 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Hong Kong Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of mid 2024, around **** thousand births and **** thousand deaths were recorded in Hong Kong, resulting in a natural population decrease of around ****** people. At the same time, net migration into the city was positive and recorded an increase of ****** people. This was not enough to compensate for natural decrease, leading to an overall population growth rate of around **** percent.

In 2024, the total mid-year population of Hong Kong was approximately *** million. The largest number of people were living in New Territories and Islands, amounting to around *** million.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Hong Kong was reported at 2.5535 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) population

• The Hong Kong SAR (China) population reached 7.5 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 7.5 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.5 million people in Dec 2024 and a record low of 3.2 million people in Dec 1961

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) Unemployment Rate remained the same at 3.1 % in Jan 2025
• Monthly earnings of the Hong Kong SAR (China) population was 2,426.6 USD in Sep 2024
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 56.9 % in Jan 2025

In 2024, the average population density in Hong Kong was 6,900 people per square kilometer. This was slightly less than in the previous year, and still less than before the coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Hong Kong was reported at 3.3816 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, total in Hong Kong was reported at 7524100 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in Hong Kong was reported at 10.51 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population ages 0-14 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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.

This layer shows projected population distribution within the 18 districts of Hong Kong.

The spatial data is prepared based on the report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024 published by the Planning Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the "Government") in their website: https://www.pland.gov.hk/. The source data is in XLS format and processed and converted to 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 report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024, related excel tables and terms of conditions of usage, please refer to https://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/info_serv/statistic/wgpd19.html.

Population in largest city in Hong Kong was reported at 7725859 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This web map shows projected population distribution within the 18 districts of Hong Kong.

The spatial data is prepared based on the report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024 published by the Planning Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the "Government") in their website: http://www.pland.gov.hk/. The source data is in XLS format and processed and converted to 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 report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024, related excel tables and terms of conditions of usage, please refer to http://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/info_serv/statistic/wgpd15.html.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Hong Kong, Hong Kong metro area from 1950 to 2025.

This web map shows projected population distribution by quinquennial age group within the 18 districts of Hong Kong.

The spatial data is prepared based on the report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024 published by the Planning Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the "Government") in their website: http://www.pland.gov.hk/. The source data is in XLS format and processed and converted to 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 report of Projections of Population Distribution 2015-2024, related excel tables and terms of conditions of usage, please refer to http://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_en/info_serv/statistic/wgpd15.html.

Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) in Hong Kong was reported at 5.0517 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hong Kong - Population ages 25-29, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 5.514 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.699 % for 2016. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.241 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.679 % in 1982 and a record low of 4.533 % in 1964. Hong Kong HK: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong – Table HK.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

There were 3 755 800 Instagram users in Hong Kong in December 2024, which accounted for 49.1% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 59.4%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (1 324 200). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where women lead by 533 200.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Hong Kong SAR, China (SPPOP0014TOZSHKG) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Hong Kong, and population.