Key facts
- Hong Kong's population reached 7.51 million by the end of June.
- The city's population grew by 19,400 year-on-year.
- Immigration from mainland China was the primary driver of population growth.
- Births in Hong Kong fell below 30,000 for the first time.
- The city experienced a net outflow of 11,700 residents in the year to mid-2023.
Hong Kong's population reached 7.51 million people as of the end of June, the city announced Tuesday, rising 19,400 year-on-year. This increase was largely attributed to a net inflow of 17,100 people from mainland China, helping to offset a record low birth rate and an aging population. The number of live births recorded in the city fell below 30,000 for the first time, signaling a significant demographic challenge. The city also experienced a net outflow of 11,700 residents in the year leading up to mid-2023.