Hong Kong SAR, China: Population, total
In , Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total was 7.52 million.
That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #103 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.54M
- Trough
- 6.81M
- 1-year change
- -0.2%
- 5-year change
- +0.2%
- +0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +4.1%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 7.524M | |
| 7.536M | |
| 7.346M | |
| 7.413M | |
| 7.481M | |
| 7.508M | |
| 7.453M | |
| 7.393M | |
| 7.337M | |
| 7.291M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total was 7.52 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total rising or falling?
- Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #103 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 37.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.