Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.2 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong stood at 4.2 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong peaked at 23.5 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.43 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Hong Kong 89th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 23.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 1973 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1974 | 6.25 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 7.02 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 6.28 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1985 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 5.23 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1987 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1988 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 3.41 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 4.95 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
| 1993 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 5.3 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 6.16 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 1998 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1999 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2001 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2006 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2008 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 2.25 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 4.14 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 4.99 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2025 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.65 % change on previous year | 6.04 % change on previous year | 23.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.61 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 6.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.49 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 6.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.49 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 3.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.78 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 4.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.57 % change on previous year | 4.17 % change on previous year | 4.99 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 86 Niger 4.24 % change on previous year compare
- 87 South Africa 4.24 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Seychelles 4.23 % change on previous year compare
- 90 India 4.18 % change on previous year compare
- 91 Mexico 4.17 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Saint Barthelemy 4.15 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -2.5% (2100)
- Population density 1,981 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 30,373 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -2.5% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -0.2539 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Hong Kong was 4.2 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 23.5 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.43 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Hong Kong rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Hong Kong ranks 89th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.