Total population in Hong Kong (China)
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Hong Kong (China) was 7,396,076 people, down from 7,414,910 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Hong Kong (China) with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Hong Kong (China)
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 396 076 |
| 2024 | 7 414 910 |
| 2023 | 7 442 734 |
| 2022 | 7 465 915 |
| 2021 | 7 484 602 |
| 2020 | 7 490 236 |
| 2019 | 7 485 813 |
| 2018 | 7 471 194 |
| 2017 | 7 444 892 |
| 2016 | 7 408 010 |
| 2015 | 7 366 410 |
| 2014 | 7 319 500 |
| 2013 | 7 264 335 |
| 2012 | 7 201 061 |
| 2011 | 7 142 970 |
| 2010 | 7 101 617 |
| 2009 | 7 064 467 |
| 2008 | 7 020 688 |
| 2007 | 6 971 345 |
| 2006 | 6 931 090 |
| 2005 | 6 908 486 |
| 2004 | 6 888 164 |
| 2003 | 6 858 906 |
| 2002 | 6 821 408 |
| 2001 | 6 774 239 |
| 2000 | 6 704 664 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.