Hong Kong Population
7.5M▼ −0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Hong Kong's total population stood at 7.499 million in 2025, down from 7.524 million in 2024. The figure remained below the all-time high of 7.536 million recorded in 2023, while staying above the all-time low of 3.095 million from 1960. The annual series spans from 1960 to 2025.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5M | 7.5M | 7.5MDec 2023 | 3.1MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 51.5% | 49.6% | 108.2% | 33.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 5.0M | 5.0M | 5.3M | 1.6M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Hong Kong averaged 6.9M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 7.5M in Dec 2023 and a record low of 3.1M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population measures the number of inhabitants in Hong Kong. The indicator is expressed in millions and is reported on an annual basis. The series begins in 1960 and extends through 2025, providing a long-term record of population levels. The data allow for comparisons of population size across the full span of the series.
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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