How many foreigners are there in Hong Kong? ——Latest data and hot spot analysis
As an international financial center and free trade port, Hong Kong has always been known for its multiculturalism and high proportion of foreign population. As global population mobility accelerates, the number and composition of foreigners in Hong Kong have also attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and analyze the current situation of Hong Kong’s foreign population through structured data.
1. Overall data of Hong Kong’s foreign population (latest statistics in 2023)
| Category | Number of people | Proportion of total population |
|---|---|---|
| Resident foreigners | About 619,000 people | 8.3% |
| Short term stay foreigners | About 182,000 people | 2.4% |
| foreign domestic helper | About 340,000 people | 4.6% |
2. Distribution of origins of major foreign groups
| Country/Region | Number of people | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | About 201,000 people | 32.5% |
| Indonesia | About 168,000 people | 27.1% |
| India | About 42,000 people | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | About 33,000 people | 5.3% |
| USA | About 28,000 people | 4.5% |
3. Correlation analysis of hot topics in the past 10 days
1.Policy changes for foreign domestic helpers: The Hong Kong government plans to revise the minimum wage standards for foreign domestic helpers, triggering discussions across the Internet. Currently, foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong mainly come from the Philippines (58%) and Indonesia (40%), with an average monthly salary of HK$4,870.
2.International Talent Introduction Plan: The newly launched "High-end Talent Pass Program" received more than 3,000 applications within 10 days, of which British and American applicants accounted for 45%.
3.Distribution of foreign residents by area: Hotspot map data shows that foreigners are concentrated in:
| area | Proportion of foreign population |
|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 17.6% |
| Wan Chai District | 15.2% |
| Southern District | 12.8% |
4. Changes in foreign population trends
| Year | Total foreign population | annual growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 572,000 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 598,000 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 612,000 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 619,000 | 1.1% |
5. Social Impact and Future Prospects
1.economic contribution: Foreigners bring about HK$48 billion in consumption to Hong Kong every year, accounting for 6.8% of total retail sales.
2.cultural integration: Hong Kong currently has 54 international schools, with foreign students accounting for 72%, forming a unique educational ecosystem.
3.policy trends: According to recent policy trends, Hong Kong plans to increase the proportion of foreign professionals to 10% of the total population in the next three years.
As one of the most international cities in Asia, Hong Kong's foreign population structure not only reflects the city's positioning, but also affects its future development. As the construction of the Greater Bay Area advances, Hong Kong is expected to attract more multinational companies and foreign talents, further consolidating its status as an international city.
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