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Women and Men in Hong Kong - Key Statistics

This annual publication draws together sex disaggregated statistics and indicators from a variety of sources with a view to painting a picture of the situation of women and men in major economic and social spheres, including: demographic characteristics; marriage, fertility and family conditions; ... More

Latest Issue: 2008 Edition     Release Date: 31 July 2008
 
Population and Household Statistics Analysed by District Council District

For each year, breakdown of the mid-year population estimate by District Council district is compiled jointly by C&SD and an interdepartmental Working Group on Population Distribution Projections.This publication presents statistics on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the ... More

Latest Issue: 2007 Edition     Release Date: 31 March 2008
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Single Parents

"Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Single Parents", provides a comprehensive range of statistics on single parents in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of single parents: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, household and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 28 February 2008
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Older Persons

"Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Older Persons", provides a comprehensive range of statistics on older persons aged 65 and over in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of older persons: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 26 February 2008
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Youths

The "Thematic Report : Youths" provides a comprehensive range of statistics of youths aged 15-24 in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of youths: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, living arrangement and household characteristics, and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 25 January 2008
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Main Tables

The "Main Tables" presents the results of the 2006 Population By-census in detailed form, providing cross tabulations covering population, households and quarters in the whole territory. It contains 132 tables covering the whole range of data topics in the 2006 Population By-census.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 December 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Ethnic Minorities

The "Thematic Report : Ethnic Minorities" provides a comprehensive range of statistics on ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, living arrangement and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 28 December 2007
 
Demographic Trends in Hong Kong 1981-2006

This publication presents birth, death and marriage statistics of the Hong Kong population during the period 1981 to 2006, together with a comprehensive and in-depth analysis on the fertility, mortality and nuptiality trends. Not only does the publication provide a clear picture on the changing ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 27 December 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Main Report : Volume I

The "Main Report" consists of two separate volumes: Volume I presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2006 Population By-census in respect of specific topics such as the demographic, household, education, economic and housing characteristics of the population. A general ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 November 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Main Report : Volume II

The "Main Report" consists of two separate volumes: Volume I presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2006 Population By-census in respect of specific topics such as the demographic, household, education, economic and housing characteristics of the population. A general ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 November 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census Thematic Report : Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years

The "Thematic Report : Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years" provides a comprehensive range of statistics on persons from the Mainland having resided in Hong Kong for less than 7 years. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of these ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 14 December 2007
 
Projections of Population Distribution, 2007-2016

This publication presents the projections of population distribution by three geographical demarcation systems (namely, District Council District, New Town and Tertiary Planning Unit) as well as the projected population of each District Council District and New Town by quinquennial age group. For ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 07 December 2007

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2006 Population By-census - Graphic Guide

This publication presents the summary results of the 2006 Population By-census in colour graphic form. It contains 40 charts and 9 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 ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 12 September 2007
 
Hong Kong Population Projections 2007-2036

This publication presents an updated set of population projections with the mid-2006 population estimates as the population base. The projections have made use of the most up-to-date information on fertility, mortality and movement patterns of the population which has emerged since the last set of ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 16 July 2007
 
Hong Kong Life Tables 2001-2036

The life table is a statistical device used by statisticians, actuaries, demographers, public health workers and many others to present the mortality experience of a population. It is a valuable tool for studying longevity and for comparing the mortality experience of different countries/territories ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 16 July 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Thematic Report : Household Income Distribution in Hong Kong

The "Thematic Report: Household Income Distribution in Hong Kong" provides a comprehensive analysis on household income distribution in Hong Kong. The report also goes into some length in assessing the redistributive effects of government intervention on income in the public policy arena.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 18 June 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables for District Council Districts

This report contains statistics on each District Council district and is organized into three parts. The first part "Summary Statistics" provides key statistics on the population and households in each District Council district. The second part "Age-sex Profile" comprises statistics of the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : Hong Kong Island

This report contains statistics on each Constituency Area on Hong Kong Island and is organized into two parts. The first part "Summary Statistics" provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and household characteristics of each ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : Kowloon

This report contains statistics on each Constituency Area in Kowloon and is organized into two parts. The first part "Summary Statistics" provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and household characteristics of each Constituency Area ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : New Territories

This report contains statistics on each Constituency Area in the New Territories and is organized into two parts. The first part "Summary Statistics" provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and household characteristics of each ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Boundary Maps Complementary to Tables for District Council Districts and Constituency Areas

This set of 22 maps shows the geographical boundaries of the District Council Districts and Constituency Areas adopted in the 2003 District Councils Election. The same boundaries are adopted by the 2006 Population By-census. Readers of the reports "Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Basic Tables for Tertiary Planning Units

This report contains statistics on each Tertiary Planning Unit and is organized into two parts. The first part "Summary Statistics" provides key statistics on the population and households in each Tertiary Planning Unit. Detailed population and household characteristics in each Tertiary Planning ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Boundary Maps Complementary to Tables for Tertiary Planning Units

This set of 5 maps shows the boundaries of the Tertiary Planning Units adopted by the 2006 Population By-census. Readers of the report "Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census ˇV Basic Tables for Tertiary Planning Units" can use this map pack for reference. The whole set of maps is packed in a folder.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2007
 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Summary Results

This report presents the final results of the 2006 Population By-census in summary form. It contains 45 summary tables covering the whole range of 2006 Population By-census data topics. Comparisons are made with the results of the 1996 Population By-census and the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 22 February 2007

 
Hong Kong 2006 Population By-census - Key Statistics

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 22 February 2007
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Projections of Population Distribution, 2006 - 2015

This publication presents the projections of population distribution by three geographical demarcation systems (namely, District Council District, New Town and Tertiary Planning Unit) as well as the projected population of each District Council District and New Town by ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 27 October 2006

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Projections of Population Distribution, 2004 - 2013

This publication presents the projections of population distribution by three geographical demarcation systems (namely, District Council District, New Town and Tertiary Planning Unit) as well as the projected population of each District Council District and New Town by ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 26 October 2004

 
Hong Kong Population Projections 2004-2033

This publication presents an updated set of population projections with the mid-2003 population estimates as the population base. The projections have made use of the most up-to-date information on fertility, mortality and movement patterns of the population which ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 June 2004

 
Hong Kong Life Tables 1998-2033

The life table is a statistical device used by statisticians, actuaries, demographers, public health workers and many others to present the mortality experience of a population. It is a valuable tool for studying longevity and for comparing the mortality experience ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 June 2004

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census Thematic Report - Single Parents

The ˇ§Thematic Report ˇV Single Parentsˇ¨ provides a comprehensive range of statistics of single parents in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of single parents: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, household and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 December 2002

 
Demographic Trends in Hong Kong 1981-2001

This publication presents births, deaths and marriages statistics of the Hong Kong population during the period 1981 to 2001, together with a comprehensive and in-depth analysis on the fertility, mortality and nuptiality trends. Not only does the publication provide ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 23 December 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census Thematic Report - Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years

The "Thematic Report" Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Yearsˇ¨ provides a comprehensive range of statistics on persons from the Mainland having resided in Hong Kong for less than 7 years. It goes into some length in analysing the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 December 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census Thematic Report - Ethnic Minorities

The "Thematic Report - Ethnic Minorities" provides a comprehensive range of statistics on ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong: demographic characteristics, education, labour ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 17 December 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Thematic Report - Older Persons

The "Thematic Report - Older Persons" provides a comprehensive range of statistics on older persons in Hong Kong. It goes into some length in analysing the characteristics of older persons: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, living arrangement and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 22 November 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Thematic Report - Women and Men

The "Thematic Report - Women and Men" provides a comprehensive range of statistics on women and men in Hong Kong. The report goes into some length in analyzing the profile of women and men: demographic characteristics, education, labour force, living arrangement and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 22 October 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Main Tables

The ˇ§Main Tablesˇ¨ presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in detailed tabular form, providing tabulations on population, households and quarters in the whole territory. It contains 132 tables relating to the whole range of census data topics.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 30 September 2002
 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Thematic Report - Youths

This publication, based on the results of the 2001 Population Census, provides an insight into the profile of youths aged 15-24 in Hong Kong. Apart from presenting a comprehensive range of statistics of youths in Hong Kong, the publication goes into some length in ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 10 July 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Main Report - Volume I

The ˇ§Main Reportˇ¨ consists of two separate volumes: Volume I presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2001 Population Census in respect of specific topics on the demographic, household, education, economic and housing characteristics of the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 09 July 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Main Report - Volume II

The ˇ§Main Reportˇ¨ consists of two separate volumes: Volume I presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2001 Population Census in respect of specific topics on the demographic, household, education, economic and housing characteristics of the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 09 July 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Graphic Guide

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 ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 13 May 2002

 
Hong Kong Population Projections 2002-2031

This publication presents a new set of population projections with the mid-2001 population estimates as the population base. The projections have made use of the most up-to-date information on fertility, mortality and migration patterns of the population which has ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 07 May 2002

 
Hong Kong Life Tables 1996-2031

The life table is a statistical device used by statisticians, actuaries, demographers, public health workers and many others to present the mortality experience of a population. It is a valuable tool for studying longevity and for comparing the mortality experience ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 07 May 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : Hong Kong Island

This publication contains statistics on each Constituency Area on Hong Kong Island and is organized into two parts. The first part ˇ§Summary Statisticsˇ¨ provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 29 January 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : Kowloon

This publication contains statistics on each Constituency Area in Kowloon and is organized into two parts. The first part ˇ§Summary Statisticsˇ¨ provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and household ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 29 January 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for Constituency Areas : New Territories

This publication contains statistics on each Constituency Area in the New Territories and is organized into two parts. The first part ˇ§Summary Statisticsˇ¨ provides key statistics on the population and households in each Constituency Area. Detailed population and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 29 January 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for Tertiary Planning Units

This report contains statistics on each Tertiary Planning Unit and is organized into two parts. The first part ˇ§Summary Statisticsˇ¨ provides key statistics on the population and households in each Tertiary Planning Unit. Detailed population and household ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 29 January 2002

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Boundary Maps Complementary to Tables for Tertiary Planning Unit

This set of 5 maps shows the boundaries of the Tertiary Planning Units adopted by the 2001 Population Census. Readers of the report ˇ§Hong Kong 2001 Population Census ˇV Basic Tables for Tertiary Planning Unitsˇ¨ can use this map pack for reference. The whole set of maps is packed in a folder.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 29 January 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Boundary Maps Complementary to Tables for District Council Districts and Constituency Areas

This set of 22 maps shows the geographical boundaries of the District Council Districts and Constituency Areas adopted in the 1999 District Councils Election. The same boundaries are adopted by the 2001 Population Census. Readers of the reports ˇ§Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 04 January 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Basic Tables for District Council Districts

This report contains statistics on each District Council district and is organized into three parts. The first part ˇ§Summary Statisticsˇ¨ provides key statistics on the population and households in each District Council district. The second part ˇ§Age-sex Profileˇ¨ ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 December 2001

 
Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - Summary Results

This report presents the final results of the 2001 Population Census in summary form. It contains 48 summary tables covering the whole range of 2001 Population Census data topics. Comparisons are made with the results of the 1991 Population Census and the 1996 ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 26 October 2001

 
Hong Kong Life Tables 1996-2029

The life table is a statistical device used by statisticians, actuaries, demographers, public health workers and many others to present the mortality experience of a population. It is a valuable tool for studying longevity and for comparing the mortality experience of ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 19 December 2000

 
Hong Kong Population Projections 2000-2029

This publication presents a new set of population projections with the mid-1999 population estimates as the population base. The projections have made use of the most up-to-date information on fertility, mortality and migration patterns of the population which has ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 16 October 2000

 
 
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - TAB on CD-ROM (English)

  • The TAB on CD-ROM, containing 372 commonly used statistical tables, presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in detail.
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1. The price of this product is $1,703, including HK$13 for the charge of registered mail. Postage is calculated ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - TAB on CD-ROM (Chinese and English version)

  • The TAB on CD-ROM, containing 372 commonly used statistical tables, presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in detail.
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1. The price of this product is $3,223, including HK$13 for the charge of registered mail. Postage is calculated ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - TAB on CD-ROM (Chinese and English version) and MAP on CD-ROM

  • TAB on CD-ROM, containing 372 commonly used statistical tables, presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in detail.

  • MAP on CD-ROM, produced by the C&SD, provides a set of digital maps of Hong Kong in commonly used format.
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    Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - TAB on CD-ROM (English version) and MAP on CD-ROM

  • TAB on CD-ROM, containing 372 commonly used statistical tables, presents the results of the 2001 Population Census in detail.

  • MAP on CD-ROM, produced by the C&SD, provides a set of digital maps of Hong Kong in commonly used ... More

    Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2002
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Hong Kong 2001 Population Census - MAP on CD-ROM

  • This MAP on CD-ROM, produced by the Census and Statistics Department, provides a set of digital maps of Hong Kong in commonly used format. 
Notes :

1. The price of this product is $853, including HK$13 for the charge of registered mail. Postage is ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 31 May 2002
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General Statistical Digests
 
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Hong Kong Economic Trends

With the use of tables and charts, this half-monthly publication presents up-to-date monthly and quarterly data of major economic indicators which help readers grasp the pulse of Hong Kong's economy before more detailed statistics become available. Details on concepts and definitions can be found in ... More

Latest Issue: 2008 Issue No.18     Release Date: 30 September 2008
 
Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics (full version)

This monthly publication is a compact volume of official statistics containing 140 tables in 13 sections. It collects up-to-date statistical series on various aspects of the social and economic situation of Hong Kong. Statistics are presented whenever possible in the form of monthly or quarterly ... More

Latest Issue: September 2008     Release Date: 22 September 2008
 
A Collection of Feature Articles

This publication brings together in a handy volume a number of feature articles published in the Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics in recent years. The feature articles in this publication contain relevant data which reflect the social and economic situations of Hong Kong "here and now" and ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 15 August 2008
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Hong Kong Social and Economic Trends

This publication is published biennially in odd-number years. It aims to present selected major annual data series relating to various social and economic aspects of Hong Kong for analysis.

With the use of tables and charts, plus commentaries, this publication is meant to give readers an overall ... More

Latest Issue: 2007 Edition     Release Date: 13 December 2007

 
Hong Kong Annual Digest of Statistics

The Annual Digest is a comprehensive and convenient collection of official statistics. This publication aims to provide detailed annual statistical series on various aspects of the social and economic developments of Hong Kong. Most of the data are presented in respect of 7 years : the most recent ... More

Latest Issue: 2007 Edition     Release Date: 31 October 2007
 
A Graphic Guide on Hong Kong's Development (1967-2002)

This full-colour publication is an informative and handy guide to Hong Kong's development over the past 35 years through the succinct presentation of statistical charts. Collecting some 140 statistical charts in bilingual format, it provides a fascinating insight into the many changes in the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 13 July 2003

 
 
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The Profile of Hong Kong Population Analysed by District, 2007

This article provides an analysis on the size and selected characteristics of the population at mid-2007 at the District Council district level. It aims to give readers a better understanding on the profile of the population in different districts of Hong Kong. These statistics are primarily based ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 June 2008
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A Profile of Older Persons, 2006

The 2006 Population By-census was conducted by C&SD during the 18-day period from 15 July to 1 August 2006. Results from the 06BC have been made available in a series of publications from February 2007 to February 2008. It provides a wealth of data on the socio-economic characteristics of the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 March 2008
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A Profile of Youths, 2006

The 2006 Population By-census was conducted by C&SD during the 18-day period from 15 July to 1 August 2006. Results of the 2006 Population By-census have been released in stages starting from February 2007. It provides a wealth of data on the socio-economic characteristics of the population in ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 February 2008
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Hong Kong Domestic Household Projections for 2007 to 2036

Following the release of the new set of population projections for 2007 to 2036 in July 2007, the Census and Statistics Department has compiled a new set of projections on the number of domestic households and average household size for 2007 to 2036 as well as the domestic household size ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 January 2008
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Trends of Infant Mortality in Hong Kong, 1946 to 2006

This article describes the trends of infant mortality in Hong Kong from 1946 to 2006. Sex differences in infant mortality and major causes of infant deaths are also analysed.

In Hong Kong, there was a significant decline in infant mortality rate (IMR), from 89.1 per 1 000 registered live ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 January 2008

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The Mortality Trend in Hong Kong, 1981 to 2006

With the availability of the results of the 2006 Population By-census, the population estimates since 2001, together with other statistics which in the process of their compilation involve the use of population estimates, have been updated. This article presents the revised mortality data series ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 December 2007
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Marriage and Divorce Trends in Hong Kong, 1981 to 2006

Nowadays, it is increasingly common for men and women to stay longer in education and start work when they grow older, thus forming families at older ages. The median age at first marriage for men increased from 27 in 1981 to 31 in 2006 and for women, from 24 to 28 over the same period. The number ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 November 2007
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The Characteristics of Women and Men, 2006

2006 Population By-census provides a wealth of data on the socio-economic characteristics of the population in Hong Kong, thus allowing studies to be undertaken on various facets of the community. This feature article utilizes the results of the 2006 Population By-census and also statistics from ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 September 2007
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The Fertility Trend in Hong Kong, 1981 to 2006

Hong Kong's fertility experienced a marked and continuous decline in the past two decades. There has been a moderate increase in fertility rate in recent years. This article gives a brief account of the fertility trend in Hong Kong over the period from 1981 to 2006.

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 September 2007
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Hong Kong Population Projections 2007-2036

With the availability of the results of the 2006 Population By-census, the Census and Statistics Department has prepared an updated set of population projections, using the mid-2006 population estimate as the population base and covering the period from 2007 to 2036. In compiling the projections, ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 August 2007
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Key Findings of the 2006 Population By-census

A population by-census was conducted in Hong Kong in July to August 2006. This article presents some key findings of the 2006 Population By-census, to broadly highlight the salient features of the population in the whole territory, and also some selected ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 April 2007

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Enhanced Method for Compiling Statistics on Hong Kong Residents Having Resided / Having Stayed Substantially in the Mainland

The residency and mobility patterns of Hong Kong residents have been changing considerably with increasingly close tie between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Many Hong Kong Permanent Residents have moved their residence to the Mainland, either permanently or for extended period of time. In the light ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 March 2007
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The Profile of Hong Kong Population Analysed by District Council District, 2005

This article analyses the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population at mid-2005 at the District Council district level. These statistics are primarily based on data collected in the General Household Survey during May to August 2005, covering the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 22 May 2006

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Gender Imbalance in Hong Kong

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 ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 24 April 2006

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Hong Kong Residents Working in the Mainland of China, 1995-2005

This article mainly compares the major findings of the enquiry on "Hong Kong residents working in the mainland of China" conducted in 1995 and 2005. The enquiry is to throw light on the detailed characteristics of such persons and their employment situation in present ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 January 2006

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Analysis of the Change in the Total Fertility Rate

The total fertility rate (TFR) in Hong Kong has decreased significantly in the past 30 years and there have been many explanations for the decline. The delays in marriage and childbearing, which lead to increase in spinsterhood and curtailment of giving births, are ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 September 2005

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The Profile of Hong Kong Population Analysed by District Council District, 2004

This article analyses the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population at mid-2004 at the District Council district level. These statistics are primarily based on data collected in the General Household Survey during May to August 2004, covering the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 May 2005

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The Fertility Trend in Hong Kong, 1975-2004

This article gives a brief account of the fertility trend in Hong Kong over the period from 1975 to 2004. In view of the recent change in the situation of women giving births in Hong Kong, the data coverage used in compiling fertility statistics has been enhanced. ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 April 2005

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Hong Kong Domestic Household Projections up to 2033

Following the release of the updated population projections up to 2033 in June 2004, the Census and Statistics Department has compiled a new set of projections up to 2033 on the number of domestic households, average household size and domestic household size distribution. This article gives ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 October 2004
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Hong Kong population projections 2004-2033

The Census and Statistics Department has prepared a new set of population projections, covering the period 2004ˇV2033. In compiling the projections, use has been made of up-to-date information on fertility, mortality and movement patterns of the population which have emerged since the last set of ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 July 2004
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The Profile of Hong Kong Population Analysed by District Council District, 2003

The Census and Statistics Department annually compiles statistics on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population at the District Council district level based on data collected from the General Household Survey. This article provides an analysis on the profile of the ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 21 June 2004
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Population behind Bars

As part of the criminal justice system, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) of Hong Kong detains and manages offenders committed to its custody by the courts.

Various types of correctional institutions are established for the secure custody and rehabilitation of offenders. They ... More

Ad hoc publication     Release Date: 20 February 2004
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