Population growth rate with and without migration in Hong Kong (China)

Hong Kong (China): Population growth rate with and without migration was -0.259 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.259
Change on year
up 28.5%
World rank
193rd
of 229 countries
All-time high
37.89
in 1964
All-time low
-33.04
in 1967
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Population growth rate with and without migration in Hong Kong (China), 1950–2023

-40-2002040195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Hong Kong (China) recorded -0.259 for population growth rate with and without migration in 2023.

That represents a change of up 28.5% on the previous year and down 131.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population growth rate with and without migration in Hong Kong (China) peaked at 37.89 in 1964 and was at its lowest, -33.04, in 1967.

Hong Kong (China) ranks 193rd of 229 countries on this measure, 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
1950s 4.52 4.29 4.64 10
1960s 1.6 -33.04 37.89 10
1970s 3.2 2.15 9.32 10
1980s 1.23 0.426 2.12 10
1990s 1.82 0.295 2.51 10
2000s 0.6154 0.234 1.28 10
2010s 0.5573 0.131 0.937 10
2020s -0.193 -0.362 -0.013 4

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  4. 194 Azerbaijan -0.26 compare
  5. 195 Poland -0.264 compare
  6. 196 Latvia -0.287 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population growth rate with and without migration in Hong Kong (China)?
Population growth rate with and without migration in Hong Kong (China) was -0.259 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest population growth rate with and without migration recorded in Hong Kong (China)?
The highest recorded value was 37.89 in 1964.
What is the lowest population growth rate with and without migration recorded in Hong Kong (China)?
The lowest recorded value was -33.04 in 1967.
How does Hong Kong (China) rank for population growth rate with and without migration?
Hong Kong (China) ranks 193rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is population growth rate with and without migration rising or falling in Hong Kong (China)?
Over the last ten years it is down 131.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong (China) data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate with and without migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population growth rate with and without migration
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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