In this section, up-to-date time series with detailed breakdown are presented. Besides regular updating, the coverage is reviewed on a periodic basis to ensure that the statistics covered best meet the needs of most users.

On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong became a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. In respect of statistics in this section, "Hong Kong" stands for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region while "China" stands for the mainland of China with effect from July 1997.

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Table:Population by Sex

YearMaleFemaleBoth sexes
Number ('000)% of total populationNumber ('000)% of total populationNumber ('000)
2005 Year-end 3 268.0 47.8 3 569.8 52.2 6 837.8
2006 Mid-year 3 270.1 47.7 3 587.0 52.3 6 857.1
Year-end 3 287.5 47.6 3 622.0 52.4 6 909.5
2007 Mid-year 3 287.4 47.5 3 638.5 52.5 6 925.9
Year-end 3 292.9 47.4 3 659.9 52.6 6 952.8
2008 Mid-year 3 297.5 47.3 3 680.2 52.7 6 977.7
Year-end 3 298.0 47.2 3 690.9 52.8 6 988.9
2009 Mid-year 3 296.2 47.1 3 707.5 52.9 7 003.7
Year-end * 3 302.9 47.0 3 730.6 53.0 7 033.5
2010 Mid-year # 3 308.4 46.9 3 752.8 53.1 7 061.2
Notes : #Provisional figures.
 *Revised figures.
 The Population By-census conducted in July to August 2006 provides a benchmark for revising the population figures compiled since the 2001 Population Census. In the above table, population figures from mid-2002 to mid-2006 have been revised accordingly.
Source : Demographic Statistics Section,
Census and Statistics Department
(Enquiry telephone no. : 2716 8345)


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