Comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Comparison of fertility rates was 0.717 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.717
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
235th
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.18
in 1962
All-time low
0.708
in 2022
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong stood at 0.717.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong peaked at 5.18 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.708, in 2022.
Hong Kong ranks 235th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.25 | — |
| 1951 | 4.35 | +2.2% |
| 1952 | 4.39 | +0.9% |
| 1953 | 4.43 | +0.9% |
| 1954 | 4.46 | +0.8% |
| 1955 | 4.55 | +2.0% |
| 1956 | 4.64 | +2.0% |
| 1957 | 4.76 | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 4.88 | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 5 | +2.4% |
| 1960 | 5.08 | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 5.17 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 5.18 | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 5.15 | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 5.08 | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 4.92 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 4.46 | -9.3% |
| 1967 | 4.12 | -7.6% |
| 1968 | 3.78 | -8.2% |
| 1969 | 3.6 | -4.9% |
| 1970 | 3.39 | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 3.4 | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 3.25 | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 3.13 | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 2.95 | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 2.63 | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 2.42 | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 2.31 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 2.21 | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 2.12 | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 2.06 | -2.6% |
| 1981 | 1.95 | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 1.87 | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 1.75 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 1.58 | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 1.5 | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 1.39 | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 1.34 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 1.4 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 1.32 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 1.28 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 1.3 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 1.36 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 1.36 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.37 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 1.3 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 1.12 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 1.02 | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 0.994 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 1.03 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 0.941 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 0.932 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 0.904 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 0.921 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 0.957 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 0.987 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 1.03 | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 1.05 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 1.05 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.12 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 1.14 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 1.21 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 1.26 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 1.23 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 1.21 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 1.14 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 1.09 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 1.05 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 0.892 | -15.5% |
| 2021 | 0.778 | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 0.708 | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 0.717 | +1.3% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 0.717 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.5, 48% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 0.717 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.13, 34% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.57 | 4.25 | 5 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.66 | 3.6 | 5.18 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.78 | 2.12 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.62 | 1.32 | 2.06 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.23 | 0.994 | 1.37 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9803 | 0.904 | 1.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 | 1.05 | 1.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7737 | 0.708 | 0.892 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 232 Taiwan 0.87 compare
- 233 Saint Barthelemy 0.801 compare
- 234 South Korea 0.72 compare
- 236 Macao 0.662 compare
More population data for Hong Kong
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -2.46 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2044)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -2.46 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3992 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -2.49 (2100)
- Population density 1,981 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 30,373 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -2.49 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong?
- Comparison of fertility rates in Hong Kong was 0.717 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 5.18 in 1962.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.708 in 2022.
- How does Hong Kong rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- Hong Kong ranks 235th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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