Fertility vs unmet contraception in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Fertility vs unmet contraception was 0.841 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.841
Change on year
up 12.0%
World rank
213th
of 215 countries
All-time high
5.18
in 1962
All-time low
0.701
in 2022
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Fertility vs unmet contraception in Hong Kong, 1960–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Hong Kong recorded 0.841 for fertility vs unmet contraception in 2024.

The figure is up 12.0% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception in Hong Kong peaked at 5.18 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.701, in 2022.

That places Hong Kong 213th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.66 3.6 5.18 10
1970s 2.82 2.12 3.46 10
1980s 1.6 1.3 2.05 10
1990s 1.22 0.981 1.35 10
2000s 0.9817 0.901 1.06 10
2010s 1.16 1.06 1.28 10
2020s 0.7896 0.701 0.883 5

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

  1. 210 Ukraine 0.988 compare
  2. 211 Singapore 0.97 compare
  3. 212 Puerto Rico 0.92 compare
  4. 214 South Korea 0.748 compare
  5. 215 Macao 0.582 compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is fertility vs unmet contraception in Hong Kong?
Fertility vs unmet contraception in Hong Kong was 0.841 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception recorded in Hong Kong?
The highest recorded value was 5.18 in 1962.
What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception recorded in Hong Kong?
The lowest recorded value was 0.701 in 2022.
How does Hong Kong rank for fertility vs unmet contraception?
Hong Kong ranks 213th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility vs unmet contraception rising or falling in Hong Kong?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. 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 Fertility vs unmet contraception. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Fertility vs unmet contraception
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 13,943 data points, 1960–2024
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