Title: Gender Imbalance in Hong Kong
 
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Release Date: 24 April 2006
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Abstract

From time to time, there have been analyses and reports about gender imbalance in Hong Kong, particularly in the context of marriage trends. Obviously, this is a subject of common concern.

This feature article analyses the gender imbalance situation in Hong Kong based on the results of the 1996 Population By-census and the 2001 Population Census as well as other administrative statistics. The factors accounting for the gender imbalance are also highlighted.

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