Rural population in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Rural population was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0%
World rank
205th
of 214 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 1970
All-time low
0.0%
in 1993
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Rural population in Hong Kong, China, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of total population.
Analysis
In 2024, rural population in Hong Kong, China stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
Over the whole period, rural population in Hong Kong, China peaked at 12.3% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1993.
Hong Kong, China ranks 205th of 214 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rural population in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | % of total population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.3% | — |
| 1971 | 12.0% | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 11.5% | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 11.1% | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 10.7% | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 10.3% | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 9.9% | -3.7% |
| 1977 | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 9.2% | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 8.9% | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 8.5% | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 8.2% | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 7.9% | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 7.6% | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 7.3% | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 7.1% | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 5.8% | -18.8% |
| 1987 | 3.1% | -45.4% |
| 1988 | 1.7% | -46.1% |
| 1989 | 0.9% | -46.4% |
| 1990 | 0.5% | -46.7% |
| 1991 | 0.2% | -65.2% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | -87.5% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
| 2024 | 0.0% | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.5% | 8.9% | 12.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.8% | 0.9% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 202 San Marino 2.1% compare
- 203 Belgium 1.8% compare
- 204 Qatar 0.6% compare
- 205 Bermuda 0.0%
- 205 Cayman Islands 0.0%
- 205 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 205 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 205 Macau, China 0.0% compare
- 205 Monaco 0.0%
- 205 Naoero 0.0%
- 205 Singapore 0.0%
- 205 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.0%
More population data for Hong Kong, China
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3992 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -2.46 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -2.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 30,373 people (2100)
- Population density 1,981 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -2.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rural population in Hong Kong, China?
- Rural population in Hong Kong, China was 0.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest rural population recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 1970.
- What is the lowest rural population recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1993.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for rural population?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 205th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Rural population (% of total population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release