Hong Kong's population up slightly in 2024, rise in newborns
- Hong Kong's population rose 0.1% in 2024 to over 7.53 million, marking the third consecutive year of growth.
- The increase was mainly due to a net inflow of 21,000 people and an 11% jump in the number of newborns to 36,700.
- This rise comes as Hong Kong aims to bolster its economy and revive its international appeal after years of Covid rules and political turmoil.
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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.
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