Hong Kong's population is projected to be 2,238,965 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,378,602 | -0.29% | 107 |
| 2025 | 7,396,076 | -0.25% | 106 |
| 2020 | 7,490,235 | 0.06% | 103 |
| 2019 | 7,485,813 | 0.2% | 103 |
| 2018 | 7,471,194 | 0.35% | 103 |
| 2017 | 7,444,891 | 0.5% | 102 |
| 2015 | 7,366,409 | 0.73% | 102 |
| 2010 | 7,101,617 | 0.55% | 102 |
| 2005 | 6,908,486 | 0.6% | 99 |
| 2000 | 6,704,664 | 1.65% | 95 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,378,602 | -0.29% | 107 |
| 2032 | 7,172,171 | -0.5% | 110 |
| 2037 | 6,953,127 | -0.62% | 113 |
| 2042 | 6,687,105 | -0.78% | 116 |
| 2047 | 6,342,740 | -1.05% | 117 |
| 2052 | 5,916,807 | -1.38% | 121 |
| 2057 | 5,476,522 | -1.54% | 125 |
| 2062 | 5,021,441 | -1.72% | 129 |
| 2067 | 4,588,712 | -1.79% | 134 |
| 2072 | 4,149,423 | -1.99% | 136 |
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Sha Tin has a metropolitan area population of 713,836, comprising 9.67%% of Hong Kong's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sha Tin | 713,836 | 9.67% |
| 2 | Yuen Long | 685,663 | 9.29% |
| 3 | Kwun Tong | 666,132 | 9.03% |
| 4 | Tuen Mun | 567,710 | 7.69% |
| 5 | Eastern | 514,378 | 6.97% |
| 6 | Sai Kung | 511,117 | 6.93% |
| 7 | Kwai Tsing | 505,153 | 6.85% |
| 8 | Sham Shui Po | 446,799 | 6.06% |
| 9 | Kowloon City | 426,455 | 5.78% |
| 10 | Wong Tai Sin | 413,528 | 5.6% |
As of 2026, Hong Kong has a total population of 7,378,602, ranking as the 107th most populous nation in the world.
Hong Kong has a net population change of approximately -92 people per day, driven by 104 births, 162 deaths, and net emigration of 34 people.
Hong Kong represents 0.09% of the total global population and 0.15% of Asia's population.
Hong Kong has a population density of 7027.2 people per km² (approximately 18200.5 per mi²), making it the 4th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
