Hong Kong Population Clock

Hong Kong population

7,360,428

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): -0.25%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Hong Kong

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Hong Kong is 7,360,428, growing at an annual rate of -0.25%. That works out to a net change of approximately -51 people per day or -2 per hour.

The population change in Hong Kong is driven by three components: approximately 38,963 births per year and 58,163 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of -0.25% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 0.74 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Hong Kong would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Hong Kong?

The current population of Hong Kong is approximately 7,360,428, growing at -0.25% per year.

How fast is the population of Hong Kong changing?

By approximately -51 people per day, or -2 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Hong Kong?

No. With approximately 38,963 births and 58,163 deaths per year, Hong Kong has a natural population decrease of about 19,200 people annually.

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