Major Events

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Household Income Distribution in Hong Kong” was published on 23 May 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on household income distribution in Hong Kong. Comparisons are made with the results of the past population censuses/by-censuses as appropriate.

The feature article “The Profile of the Population in One-person Households in 2021” was published on 15 March 2023. It gives an overview of the population in one-person households and their characteristics based on results of the 2021 Population Census.

The video provides an animated presentation of the key statistics of older persons.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Children” was published on 24 February 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on children. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Older Persons” was published on 23 February 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on older persons. Comparisons are made with the results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Youths” was published on 23 January 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on youths. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Single Parents” was published on 23 January 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on single parents and their children aged under 18. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

A series of “2021 Population Census Short Articles” is being released by phase from 31 January 2023. These short articles analyse the profiles of Hong Kong population in different social and economic aspects and outline the major characteristics of selected population sub-groups.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Persons Living in Subdivided Units” was published on 19 January 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on persons living in subdivided units. Comparisons are made with the results of the 2016 Population By-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years” was published on 13 January 2023. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on persons from the mainland of China (the Mainland) having resided in Hong Kong for less than 7 years. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Ethnic Minorities” was published on 29 December 2022. It provides a comprehensive range of statistics on ethnic minorities. Comparisons are made with the results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

Datasets of the 2021 Population Census with a relatively small sample and lower level of detail may serve as a useful educational tool. Departments of local academic institutions wishing to apply for these sample datasets for educational purpose may make an application to C&SD through their management. Applications will be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis. If an application is approved, the applicant and the management of the department to which the applicant belongs must sign an undertaking with C&SD that requires them to comply with the relevant terms and conditions. In particular, the datasets must be intended for class demonstration or course work only and must not be transferred/released in whatever form or media either for commercial or non-commercial purposes.

Please contact us for the detailed application arrangement:

Telephone No.
3903 6944

Facsimile No.
2716 0231

E-mail
census@censtatd.gov.hk

The publication “2021 Population Census - Main Results” was published on 2 December 2022. It presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2021 Population Census. Comparisons are made with the results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.

The publication “2021 Population Census - Technical Report” was published on 2 December 2022. It describes the design, data collection method, operation procedures and techniques of the 2021 Population Census and provides an assessment of the data quality of the Population Census.

This video provides an animated presentation of the key statistics of different geographical areas.

Microdata service for the 2021 Population Census was launched on 30 September 2022. Academic researchers may apply for access to the datasets of the 2021 Population Census to support the conduct of socio-economic studies. The datasets must be used for academic research purposes only. All records in the datasets have been thoroughly screened to ensure that particulars of individual households and persons cannot be identified. Specifically, all record identifiers (such as name and address of individual respondents) have been removed and other information has been suitably coded.

An academic researcher may make an application to the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) through the management of the academic institution to which the researcher belongs. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, having regard to such factors as the nature of the study, data relevance and precision, and data confidentiality requirements. If an application is approved, the researcher and the management of the academic institution must sign an undertaking with C&SD that requires the researcher to comply with various conditions in using the datasets.

Please contact us for the detailed application arrangement :

Telephone No.
3428 2744

Facsimile No.
3584 7864

E-mail
census2021@censtatd.gov.hk

The Interactive Data Dissemination Service provides a user-friendly interface which allow users to produce statistical tables and charts according to their own needs.

Detailed results of the 2021 Population Census by various geographical demarcations are being released by phase from 30 June 2022.

This video provides an animated presentation of some key statistics on the Hong Kong Population.

A set of interactive dashboards covering the results of the 2021 Population Census on various data topics are being released by phase from 16 March 2022.

A set of statistical tables covering the results of the 2021 Population Census on various data topics are being released by phase starting from 28 February 2022.

The summary results of the 2021 Population Census were announced on 28 February 2022. The publication “2021 Population Census - Summary Results” and the leaflet “2021 Population Census - Key Statistics” were published on the same day for download free of charge from the website.