Hong Kong population
Hong Kong is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 7,508,700 people in 2025, with a density of 6,801.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–14 | 704,100 people | 9.4% |
| Age 15–64 | 4,998,600 people | 66.6% |
| Age 60+ | 2,434,400 people | 32.4% |
| Age 65+ | 1,806,000 people | 24.1% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1961 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 7,426,700 people | 7,401,500 people | 7,472,600 people | 7,527,900 people | 7,534,200 people | 7,508,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
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Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hong Kong?
The resident population of Hong Kong was 7,508,700 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Hong Kong?
The population density is 6,801.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,104 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- BeijingProvince-level region
- TianjinProvince-level region
- ChongqingProvince-level region
- ShanghaiProvince-level region
- HebeiProvince-level region
- ShanxiProvince-level region
- Inner MongoliaProvince-level region
- LiaoningProvince-level region
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Data source: 香港政府统计处 · Methodology and sources: Data sources