Population (UN estimates and projections) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 6,614 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Hong Kong, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Hong Kong is 6,614, measured in 2030.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Hong Kong peaked at 6,655 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,381, in 1990.
That places Hong Kong 102nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,381 | — |
| 1991 | 4,458 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 4,586 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 4,724 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 4,863 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 5,004 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 5,133 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 5,246 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 5,355 | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 5,461 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 5,566 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 5,655 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 5,720 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 5,783 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 5,846 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 5,907 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 5,969 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 6,035 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 6,103 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 6,169 | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 6,233 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,297 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 6,360 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 6,418 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,469 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,516 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,556 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,585 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,606 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,626 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 6,646 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 6,655 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,651 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 6,646 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 6,636 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 6,633 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 6,639 | +0.1% |
| 2027 | 6,644 | +0.1% |
| 2028 | 6,639 | -0.1% |
| 2029 | 6,625 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | 6,614 | -0.2% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 6,614 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 1.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 6,614 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,022, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,921 | 4,381 | 5,461 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,875 | 5,566 | 6,169 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,467 | 6,233 | 6,626 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,642 | 6,625 | 6,655 | 10 |
| 2030s | 6,614 | 6,614 | 6,614 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More gender data for Hong Kong
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 638.47 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -3.43 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 6,614 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.1704 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 19,031 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 20,496 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 19,442 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 20,967 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 19,926 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 21,484 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Hong Kong?
- Population in Hong Kong was 6,614 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 6,655 in 2021.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,381 in 1990.
- How does Hong Kong rank for population?
- Hong Kong ranks 102nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.