Population of Hong Kong

As of June 2026, the population of Hong Kong is 7.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 213 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.02%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42.3 years in 2016 to 47.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 86.2 years and population density is 6.8 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Hong Kong peaked in 1950, reaching around 4.71% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 129.88 thousand in 1960 to nearly 213 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Hong Kong, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 82 years in 2006 to 86.2 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 4 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Hong Kong, with approximately 7.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by New Territories with 4 million and Kowloon with 2.2 million.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Hong Kong: