Hong Kong's population up slightly in 2024, rise in newborns

Hong Kong's population up slightly in 2024, rise in newborns

Hong Kong's population inched up 0.1% in 2024 to more than 7.53 million, its third consecutive year of expansion, as the Asian financial hub saw an increase in the number of newborns and a rise in the number of people moving to the city.

Hong Kong’s population up slightly in 2024, rise in newborns

Hong Kong's population inched up 0.1% in 2024 to more than 7.53-million, its third consecutive year of expansion, as the Asian financial hub saw an increase in the number of newborns and a rise in the number of people moving to the city.

Hong Kong population up 0.1% to over 7.53 million in 2024 due to net inflow of residents

On Tuesday, the Census and Statistics Department released its latest population figures, which saw the Hong Kong population rise to 7,534,200 at the end of last year, from 7,527,900 at the end of 2023.

Number of babies born in Hong Kong rises by 11% to 36,700 in 2024

Increase follows unveiling of government bonus scheme in 2023 that gives parents HK$20,000 for each newborn.

Hong Kong sees 0.1pc population rise in 2024, fuelled by newborns and talent inflow - Malaysia now

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HONG KONG.— Hong Kong's population increased by 0.1% in 2024, surpassing 7.53 million inhabitants, marking its third consecutive year of growth, thanks to an increase in the number of births and the arrival of new residents in the city. This growth occurs while China's special administrative region seeks to strengthen its economy and regain its international appeal after three years of strict restrictions by COVID-19, which ended in 2023. The in…