Monday, 13 May 2002

"Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Graphic Guide" compiled based on the results of the 2001 Population Census, is published today (May 13). The price of the report is $30.

This report presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in colour graphic form. It contains 38 charts and 7 district maps, showing the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population in broad groupings. More detailed results and analyses can be found in the "Main Report" and "Main Tables" of the 2001 Population Census, which will be published soon.

The report, available in bilingual form, can be purchased from:

(i) Government Publications Centre, Ground Floor, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong (Tel.: 2537 1910); or

(ii) Publications Unit of the Census and Statistics Department, 19th Floor, Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Tel.: 2582 3025).

Internet users may purchase the report online at the "Statistical Bookstore, Hong Kong" with payment made instantly. Softcopies of the report purchased are available for immediate downloading while hardcopies purchased will be delivered by mail. The Statistical Bookstore is hosted on the ESD portal together with other public services.

A mail order form for ordering hardcopies of publications is available in most publications of the Census and Statistics Department. It may be completed and sent back together with a cheque or bank draft covering all necessary cost and postage. The order form is also available for downloading from the website of the Department.