Key facts
- Hong Kong's population reached 7.49 million by mid-2023, a 0.3% increase.
- The number of births recorded in Hong Kong fell below 30,000 for the first time.
- The city experienced a net outflow of 11,700 residents in the year leading up to mid-2023.
- The population increase was primarily driven by a net inflow of 17,100 people from mainland China.
Hong Kong's population grew by 0.3% to 7.49 million in the year to mid-2023, according to data from the Census and Statistics Department. This growth was largely attributed to a net inflow of 17,100 people from mainland China. However, the number of live births recorded in the city fell below 30,000 for the first time, indicating a significant demographic challenge. The city also experienced a net outflow of 11,700 residents during the same period. The overall population figure includes 7.49 million Hong Kong residents and 1.7 million usual residents who are not from Hong Kong.