Hong Kong Current Account to GDP
13.3%▲ +4.85 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
Hong Kong's current account surplus widened to 13.34% of GDP in 2024 from 8.49% in 2023. The reading remained below the all-time high of 14.99% recorded in 2008. The series dates back to 1998.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.3% | 8.5% | 15.0%Dec 2008 | 1.4%Dec 2014 | 1998 – 2024 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $125.8B | $122.0B | $181.0B | $-267.2M | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 7.84 per USD | 7.84 per USD | 8.10 per USD | 4.61 per USD | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Hong Kong averaged 7.4% from 1998 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 15.0% in Dec 2008 and a record low of 1.4% in Dec 2014. The series is reported yearly with history from 1998.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures Hong Kong's net exports of goods, services, primary income, and secondary income relative to its economic output. The indicator is reported annually in percent of GDP. The series spans from 1998 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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