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:GDP and its main expenditure components in chained (2007) dollars

YearQuarterGDPPrivate consumption expenditureGovernment consumption expenditureGross domestic fixed capital formationChanges in inventories
HK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ million
2006 1,518,541 7.0 895,554 5.9 126,633 0.3 314,534 7.1 -1,429
2007 r 1,615,431 6.4 972,027 8.5 130,398 3.0 325,349 3.4 12,841
2008 r 1,653,636 2.4 986,317 1.5 132,669 1.7 323,820 -0.5 9,573
2008 Q3 r 422,809 1.5 243,017 -0.2 32,460 1.6 83,276 2.9 2,892
Q4 r 424,526 -2.6 247,641 -4.1 33,565 1.8 71,628 -17.8 4,494
2009 Q1 r 376,593 -7.8 230,907 -6.0 35,759 1.4 71,629 -13.7 -4,426
Q2 r 383,417 -3.6 247,180 -1.1 31,938 1.7 74,248 -13.6 -2,286
Q3 p 412,542 -2.4 243,388 0.2 33,527 3.3 84,440 1.4 21,025

YearQuarterExports of goods (f.o.b.)Exports of servicesImports of goods (f.o.b.)Imports of services
HK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % changeHK$ millionYear-on-year % change
2006 2,521,681 9.3 579,255 10.1 2,621,351 9.2 296,383 8.1
2007 r 2,698,850 7.0 660,728 14.1 2,852,522 8.8 332,240 12.1
2008 r 2,751,140 1.9 698,141 5.7 2,904,964 1.8 343,060 3.3
2008 Q3 r 730,366 1.3 184,952 4.8 764,196 2.0 89,958 2.2
Q4 r 689,708 -4.9 180,536 0.4 719,265 -6.4 83,781 -3.4
2009 Q1 r 496,477 -22.7 159,947 -6.3 535,271 -21.4 78,429 -9.6
Q2 r 603,241 -12.4 153,463 -5.2 646,398 -12.7 77,969 -5.6
Q3 p 634,206 -13.2 183,268 -0.9 700,774 -8.3 86,538 -3.8

Notes : Figures in this table are the latest data released on 13 November 2009.
 In calculating the chained (2007) dollar series, the current price value in the reference year of 2007 is extrapolated backwards and forwards using the corresponding chain volume index. Since the extrapolation process is carried out for the GDP and its components independently, the extrapolated values of the components do not, in general, aggregate exactly to the extrapolated value of GDP.
 rRevised figures.
 pPreliminary figures.
 In Hong Kong, the first release of GDP in respect of a period is called ˇ§Preliminary figuresˇ¨. When more data become available, the preliminary figures will be revised. This routine is in accordance with international practice to compile and release GDP figures at the earliest possible time by using only partial data. All those figures published subsequently, on revision, are called ˇ§Revised figuresˇ¨. The figures are finalised when data from all regular sources are incorporated.
 '0.0'denotes increase or decrease of less than 0.05%.
 The GDP for 2009 is forecast to decrease by 3.3% in real terms. For more information on the forecast of GDP, please click here.
Source : National Income Section (1)1,
Census and Statistics Department
(Enquiry telephone no. : 2582 5077)


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