Net migration metrics in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Net migration metrics was -3,427 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-3,427
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
160th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.12 million
in 1964
All-time low
-1.25 million
in 1967
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Hong Kong, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded -3,427 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of down 114.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Hong Kong peaked at 1.12 million in 1964 and was at its lowest, -1.25 million, in 1967.
Hong Kong ranks 160th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 31,230 | — |
| 1951 | 30,872 | -1.1% |
| 1952 | 31,668 | +2.6% |
| 1953 | 32,869 | +3.8% |
| 1954 | 34,937 | +6.3% |
| 1955 | 36,618 | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 40,661 | +11.0% |
| 1957 | 43,101 | +6.0% |
| 1958 | 44,139 | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 37,729 | -14.5% |
| 1960 | 20,811 | -44.8% |
| 1961 | -244,018 | -1272.5% |
| 1962 | -307,666 | +26.1% |
| 1963 | -294,927 | -4.1% |
| 1964 | 1.12 million | -479.8% |
| 1965 | 131,205 | -88.3% |
| 1966 | -74,393 | -156.7% |
| 1967 | -1.25 million | +1577.8% |
| 1968 | 286,736 | -123.0% |
| 1969 | 300,811 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 302,462 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 94,098 | -68.9% |
| 1972 | 47,078 | -50.0% |
| 1973 | 46,428 | -1.4% |
| 1974 | 46,801 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 49,994 | +6.8% |
| 1976 | 50,619 | +1.3% |
| 1977 | 47,944 | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 45,843 | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 46,903 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 45,107 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 31,745 | -29.6% |
| 1982 | 26,361 | -17.0% |
| 1983 | 25,475 | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 25,516 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 24,606 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | -6,867 | -127.9% |
| 1987 | -16,390 | +138.7% |
| 1988 | -21,649 | +32.1% |
| 1989 | -20,790 | -4.0% |
| 1990 | -26,077 | +25.4% |
| 1991 | 75,664 | -390.2% |
| 1992 | 98,211 | +29.8% |
| 1993 | 95,581 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 91,059 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 88,352 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 81,906 | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 77,293 | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 73,563 | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 65,939 | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 58,755 | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 31,359 | -46.6% |
| 2002 | 20,893 | -33.4% |
| 2003 | 17,753 | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 8,169 | -54.0% |
| 2005 | -1,488 | -118.2% |
| 2006 | 10,045 | -775.1% |
| 2007 | 30,540 | +204.0% |
| 2008 | 25,455 | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 19,080 | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 8,307 | -56.5% |
| 2011 | 21,655 | +160.7% |
| 2012 | 35,557 | +64.2% |
| 2013 | 23,826 | -33.0% |
| 2014 | 20,454 | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 10,547 | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 10,262 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 7,963 | -22.4% |
| 2018 | -1,225 | -115.4% |
| 2019 | -7,170 | +485.3% |
| 2020 | -1,800 | -74.9% |
| 2021 | -3,427 | +90.4% |
| 2022 | -3,427 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | -3,427 | -0.0% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's -3,427 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,173. (85 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's -3,427 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787, 4.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -1577.8% | -74,393 | -1.25 million |
| 1961 | -1272.5% | 20,811 | -244,018 |
| 2006 | +775.1% | -1,488 | 10,045 |
| 1964 | +479.8% | -294,927 | 1.12 million |
| 2019 | -485.3% | -1,225 | -7,170 |
| 1991 | +390.2% | -26,077 | 75,664 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 36,382 | 30,872 | 44,139 | 10 |
| 1960s | -30,963 | -1.25 million | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 77,817 | 45,843 | 302,462 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,311 | -21,649 | 45,107 | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,149 | -26,077 | 98,211 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,056 | -1,488 | 58,755 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,018 | -7,170 | 35,557 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3,020 | -3,427 | -1,800 | 4 |
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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 net migration metrics in Hong Kong?
- Net migration metrics in Hong Kong was -3,427 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million in 1964.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.25 million in 1967.
- How does Hong Kong rank for net migration metrics?
- Hong Kong ranks 160th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 114.4%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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