Hong Kong SAR, China
Country statistics · 1990–present
Hong Kong SAR, China at a Glance
Hong Kong SAR, China is home to 7.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $66,825, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 85.4 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 7.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 4.9 and a death rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -2.1 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -15,801 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Hong Kong SAR, China is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $513 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $66,825 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.3% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 2.8% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 85.4 years (2024), among the highest in the world. 95.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.