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Hong Kong population
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong population. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Elderly residents in a stretching group exercise on November 15, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Banks, insurers rush for gold in Hong Kong’s ‘silver-hair economy’

Residents older than 65 years made up about 22 per cent of Hong Kong’s population of 7.5 million people in 2023, according to government data.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Rest and recovery will help Hong Kong compete at top level again

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Expecting IVF to solve Hong Kong’s population problems is misguided

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices

A lawmaker’s suggestion that government offices put up photos of babies has gained attention, but there are weightier matters that warrant discussion.

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A couple takes a selfie in front of a poster featuring a baby, during an exhibition of children’s products at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on August 2. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong lawmaker: baby photos could boost birth rate

Hong Kong society

Letters | Just low taxes and good food won’t make Hong Kong a talent hub

Readers discuss how the city can widen its talent pool, Halloween’s impact on young children, and Trump’s possible return as US president.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker proposes displaying baby photos in offices to boost childbirths

Bill Tang says authorities should create a conducive environment to encourage people to have children, starting with government workers.

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The number of children born between June and September was 11,807, up by 9.3 per cent from the 10,749 recorded during the same period last year, according to the government. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.

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Hong Kong economy

Sell insurance to stay in Hong Kong? Top talent turn to ‘safety net’ job

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.

Mental health

Letters | Here’s how we solve the mental health crisis at work

Readers discuss mental health challenges in the workplace, the imperative of raising Hong Kong’s birth rate and the proposal to allow pets into public facilities.

The lunch hour rush in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district in March last year. Given that we spend about one-third of our lives at work, fostering a mental health-friendly environment is crucial. Photo: Sam Tsang
Singapore

Singapore closes in on Hong Kong’s population, topping 6 million for first time

The increase in Singapore’s population was largely driven by non-residents, including foreign workers and international students.

People pack the stands at Singapore’s National Stadium on September 12 for a Catholic mass led by Pope Francis. Photo: EPA-EFE
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Low birth rate alone can’t explain Hong Kong education system’s woes

Schools that stick to the old ways of intense testing and exams are failing Hong Kong students, parents and the city as a whole.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Holistic review key to encouraging couples to have more babies

Affordable childcare, workplace culture and a network of support services are crucial factors before Hong Kong parents consider having a second or third offspring.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Soft landing essential as schools cut classes

Hong Kong’s shrinking student population calls for decisions that have minimum negative impact and address interests of affected parties.

Students return to school on the first day of the academic year at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Influx of mainland Chinese and talent offset emigration wave in Hong Kong

Midyear population stands at 7,531,800, down by 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago, latest census shows.

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Hong Kong’s population still grew compared with the figure at the end of 2023 and the latest number was the second-highest yet. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong graduate talent scheme net to be widened to include more universities

Government to look outside ‘top 100’ institutions to attract graduates with prestige degrees from other universities for Top Talent Pass Scheme.

Women and gender

Outside In | As world population shrinks, prepare for seismic changes

The UN projects a drop in the global population by 2100 as longer life expectancy and migration shape communities amid a collapse in fertility.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Why Hong Kong must take emigration figures seriously

Readers discuss the demographic features of Hongkongers who left for Canada, public art installations, sports development, and Olympic heroes.

People wave goodbye to family and friends at Hong Kong International Airport in 2021. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong economy

Outside In | Still too soon for Hong Kong to declare its economy out of the woods

True, no one has ever bet against Hong Kong and won. But it would be a foolhardy administration that underestimates the challenges still faced.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s matchmakers urge government not to play Cupid, leave it to them

Private operators say they already offer plenty of events for singles, while some participants voice scepticism over any government effort.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Freeze women’s eggs? But ‘soil’ may be bad, Hong Kong health chief says

Minister Lo Chung-mau’s comment that a frozen seed may not grow on ‘soil’ that has aged draws strong response from female lawmaker.

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Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has said that he hoped young people would balance family and career by getting married and having children at an earlier age. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong gives out HK$35 million in baby bonuses, but experts urge policy rethink

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says authorities have already approved over 16,000 applications for HK$20,000 handouts since policy rolled out last October.

Hong Kong authorities have approved 16,000 baby bonus applications for HK$20,000 handouts since last October. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong mothers shouldn’t have to apologise for demands of parenting

Despite governments around the world fretting over falling birth rates, society still puts up many barriers to mothers returning to the workforce. This Mother’s Day, let’s work to help mothers feel truly supported rather than penalised for choosing to have children and also wanting to work.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Are Hongkongers aware of the health benefits of having a baby?

Readers discuss information the government should publicise to encourage couples to have children, the treatment of people with gender dysphoria, and the phenomenon of young people choosing to ‘lie flat’.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Fact is, millions of Hongkongers voted with their feet – by staying

Many Hongkongers who are eligible to live elsewhere have not moved, a testament to their confidence in the city. And a disappointing stock market performance is no indicator of poor economic prospects – Hong Kong has gone through some low points, but bounced back each time.

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Pedestrians cross a road in Central district in Hong Kong in 2023. Government statistics registered a net inflow of people in the last two years. Photo: Bloomberg
China's population

Outside In | Time to wake up to the reality of fast declining fertility everywhere

By 2050, it’s projected only a quarter of countries will have above-replacement birth rates; by 2100 there will be just six. This will reconfigure the world economy and require societies to be reorganised.

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Children taking jerrycans of water home on a donkey cart at a refugee camp in Jubaland state, Somalia, on January 30. Experts say increasingly, the world’s children will be born in the areas most vulnerable to climate change, resource insecurity, political instability, poverty and child mortality. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s population growth should prompt some soul-searching

While the growth in the population is heartening, the city’s low fertility rate and ageing population call for creative approaches. With migration set to be the main mode of population growth, the city must focus on diversity and inclusiveness.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Boost employment, training for healthier population growth

Hong Kong population ticks up for second year in a row, but labour and and workforce shortages persist despite talent scheme admissions and one-way permit arrivals

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