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Published date: 23 June 2021
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Published date: 28 February 2022-
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The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (February 28) the summary results of the 2021 Population Census.
According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, the Hong Kong population, as measured by the definition of Resident Population, was 7 413 070 at the end of June 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 0.5% over the last decade. Of the total population at the end of June 2021, 7 334 652 were Usual Residents and 78 418 were Mobile Residents.
The ageing trend in the population continued. The proportion of elderly persons aged 65 and over in the total population rose from 13% in 2011 to 20% in 2021.
The median age of the population increased from 41.7 in 2011 to 46.3 in 2021, also reflecting the ageing trend.
Excluding foreign domestic helpers, the sex ratio (i.e. the number of males per 1 000 females) dropped from 939 in 2011 to 910 in 2021.
As regards marital status, the proportion of never-married population aged 20 and over increased in the past 10 years. The increase in proportion (excluding foreign domestic helpers) was particularly remarkable among females aged 25 to 29 (from 71% to 80%) and males aged 30 to 34 (from 50% to 58%).
Majority of the population was of Chinese ethnicity, while about 8% (or 0.62 million persons) were non-Chinese. The two largest non-Chinese ethnic groups in Hong Kong were Filipino and Indonesian, representing 2.7% and 1.9% of the population respectively.
The educational level of the population has generally improved. Of the population aged 15 and over, the proportion having attended post-secondary education increased from 27% in 2011 to 35% in 2021.
The working population in 2021, at 3.68 million persons, showed an increase compared with the 3.55 million persons in 2011.
Over the last decade, the number of domestic households rose from 2.37 million households to 2.67 million households, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. Along with the change in the composition of domestic households, the average household size dropped from 2.9 to 2.7.
In 2021, 53% of the population lived in private permanent housing, 29% in public rental housing and 16% in subsidised home ownership housing. The proportions were similar when compared to 10 years earlier.
In 2021, the three most populated District Council districts were Sha Tin District, Kwun Tong District and Yuen Long District, whereas the least populated district was Wan Chai District. Islands District had the highest proportion of young people aged below 15 in its population, followed by Kowloon City District and Tsuen Wan District. On the other hand, Eastern District had the highest proportion of people aged 65 and over in its population, followed by Wong Tai Sin District and Kwai Tsing District. As for population density, the most densely populated districts were Kwun Tong District, Sham Shui Po District and Yau Tsim Mong District, whereas the least densely populated district was Islands District.
Table 1 presents key statistics of the 2021 and 2011 Population Census, while Table 2 presents key demographic characteristics of District Council districts in 2021.
CommentaryA government spokesperson pointed out that the 2021 Population Census provides a comprehensive database on population statistics, which is essential to the development of Hong Kong. The census data can facilitate research, discussion, planning, policy formulation and decision-making within the Government and in the community, particularly in such areas as education, housing, transport, medical and social services.
Further informationSummary findings of the 2021 Population Census are published in the report “2021 Population Census Summary Results” and the leaflet “2021 Population Census Key Statistics”, which can be downloaded from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/scode600.html) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/index.html).
The C&SD thanks all households for their active participation in the 2021 Population Census, which was conducted last year from June 23 to August 4. Detailed results of the 2021 Population Census will be released by stage. Various kinds of data dissemination services, including a series of online publications, statistical tables and district profiles as well as an online platform for building statistical tables, will be launched successively to meet the needs of different data users.
For enquiries about the summary results of the 2021 Population Census, please contact the Census Planning Section (3) of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 27 August 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department will conduct the Post Enumeration Survey of the 2021 Population Census from 3 September to 31 October 2021 to evaluate the accuracy of the data collected in the 2021 Population Census.
The related Government Notice No. 5217 was published on 27 August 2021 in the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Gazette.
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Published date: 29 July 2021-
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip, today (July 29) visited the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) to learn more about the work of the Census Service Centre (CSC) and to show support for colleagues working at the centre.
Mr Nip first met with the Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Ms Marion Chan, to receive an update on the department's work regarding the 2021 Population Census, learning that many people had opted to complete the questionnaire online during the epidemic. He then visited the CSC to meet with colleagues working there to learn about their work including conducting telephone interviews, answering public enquiries and making appointments for face-to-face interviews.
Mr Nip said he was pleased to learn that in order to assist ethnic minorities in completing the Census questionnaire, simultaneous interpretation (SI) services in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and Nepali are put in place at the CSC for the Pakistanis, Indians and Nepalese people in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, service centres have also been set up in Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon City, Yuen Long, Kwai Tsing and Eastern District to provide SI services to people in need when being interviewed.
"Conducted once every 10 years, the population census is a large-scale and important statistical exercise. It provides statistical information which is vital for the future development of Hong Kong. The data collected from the Census are useful to the Government for policy formulation as well as planning of social services and facilities, and others, both at the territory-wide level and the district level. The exercise involves thousands of civil servants and temporary staff who are making full efforts to complete their duties," Mr Nip said.
"I am grateful to colleagues of the C&SD for their hard work as conducting a large-scale fieldwork operation under the epidemic requires their meticulous planning. I appeal to the public to support the work of the C&SD. I also hope that they will get vaccinated as soon as possible so as to protect themselves and others."
For details about the 2021 Population Census, please visit www.census2021.gov.hk.
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Published date: 17 July 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) today (July 17) said that the 2021 Population Census (Census) would proceed to the face-to-face interviewing phase from tomorrow (July 18) until August 4. Census officers, working in pairs, will visit households that have yet to submit the completed questionnaires to collect the required information.
The Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Ms Marion Chan, said that up to July 16, around 1.63 million households have completed the questionnaires. She appealed to households that have received the notification letters from the C&SD to participate in the Census by completing their questionnaires through online or telephone means as soon as possible, so as to reduce face-to-face contact. For those households that have received paper questionnaires, they may also return the completed questionnaires to the C&SD by post. The census officers will not visit those households that have submitted the questionnaires.
Some households, including those without a clearly identifiable postal address (such as those residing in rural areas using communal letter boxes or those living in non-residential buildings), may not have received a notification letter by post earlier. The C&SD will arrange census officers to visit them to deliver the notification letters directly and conduct face-to-face interviews at the same time.
Forty-four field centres have been set up for the Census in various districts. Ms Chan visited the field centre in Wan Chai today to learn more about the work of the census officers and give them encouragement. Ms Chan called for the public's support for the Census and co-operation with the census officers. The census officers will normally visit households between 1pm to 10pm from Monday to Sunday. Households may make a prior appointment for a face-to-face interview by calling the Census hotline at 18 2021.
Ms Chan said, "The census officers can be easily recognised as they will wear a purple T-shirt uniform with a 2021 Population Census badge and carry a red satchel with the 2021 Population Census logo. They will also identify themselves with a Census Officer Certificate of Identity issued by the C&SD." She reminded the public to check carefully the identity of census officers before admitting them to their premises or providing data to them. In case of doubt, households might call the Census hotline at 18 2021 to verify their identity.
Ms Chan stressed that data collected regarding individuals and households would be kept strictly confidential. Such information would only be used for compiling statistics but not for other purposes. All census officers had also signed a declaration not to disclose to any unauthorised persons any information that they have become aware of in the course of their duties.
The Census is conducted under section 9 of the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Cap. 316). All persons specified are obliged to provide the required information to the C&SD. It is an offence if any person contravenes the legal requirement for completing the Census questionnaire. All questionnaires will be destroyed within 12 months after the commencement of the Census.
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Poster on 2021 Population Census to commence interviewing phase tomorrow
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Published date: 9 July 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) today (July 9) reminded the public that the second phase of data collection of the 2021 Population Census (Census) will be conducted from July 18 to August 4. Census officers will visit households that have yet to submit the completed questionnaires to conduct face-to-face interviews. They will not visit those households that have submitted the questionnaire.
The census officers, working in pairs, will wear a purple T-shirt uniform with a Census badge and carry a red satchel with the Census logo. They will also identify themselves with a Census Officer Certificate of Identity issued by the C&SD. Households should check their identity carefully before admitting them to their premises or providing data to them.
A spokesman for the C&SD appealed to households to participate in the Census before July 18 by completing their questionnaires online or by telephone or postal means in order to reduce face-to-face contact. Up to July 8, around 710 000 households have completed questionnaires, of which about 60 per cent were submitted online.
The spokesman stressed that the Census data is vital for the future development of Hong Kong and encouraged the public to participate in the Census. Information collected in the Census will be kept in strict confidence and will not be disclosed to any unauthorised parties.
The Census is conducted under section 9 of the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Cap. 316). All persons specified are obliged to provide the required information. It is an offence if any person contravenes the legal requirement for completing the Census questionnaire.
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Poster on 2021 Population Census to commence second phase on July 18
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Published date: 23 June 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) announced today (June 23) that the 2021 Population Census commenced today.
The Census is being conducted in two phases. During the first phase between June 23 and July 17, data of households will be collected mainly through means without involving face-to-face contact. The second phase is from July 18 to August 4, during which the public can continue to submit information by those means, and the C&SD will also arrange census officers to visit households for interviews.
Announcing details at a press conference, the Commissioner for Census and Statistics, Ms Marion Chan, said, “The Census provides statistical information which is vital for the future development of Hong Kong. The data collected from the Census are useful to the Government for policy formulation as well as planning of social services and facilities both at the territory-wide level and the district level. The academics and the private sector also frequently use the data for conducting research and formulating business strategies.”
Ms Chan stressed that the C&SD strives to protect the data privacy of all persons and households. Information collected in the Census will be kept in strict confidence and will not be disclosed to any unauthorised parties. Such information will only be used for compiling statistics but not for other purposes. All questionnaires will be destroyed within 12 months after the commencement of the Census.
It is important for all households in Hong Kong to participate in the Census. About 10 per cent of the households selected through random sampling are required to provide a broad range of socio-economic characteristics of household members. The remaining 90 per cent of the households are only subject to simple enumeration to provide some basic demographic information of household members. The C&SD will issue notification letters in purple envelopes to households in batches starting from today. Households subject to the simple enumeration will receive a paper questionnaire enclosed in the notification letters.
In light of COVID-19, to minimise face-to-face contact and maintain social distancing, the C&SD called on all households, including owner-occupiers or tenants, who have received a notification letter, to provide the required information by one of the following means:
(1) Completing an online questionnaire (by activating the online questionnaire through scanning the QR code on the notification letter or the enclosed questionnaire, or through the secured thematic website of the Census (www.census2021.gov.hk));
(2) Conducting a telephone interview (by calling the Census Service Centre hotline at 18 2021); or
(3) Mailing back the completed questionnaire (applicable to households who have received a paper questionnaire).For households who have completed their questionnaires by the above non-face-to-face means, census officers will not visit their residence to collect data during the second phase of the Census starting from July 18.
Ms Chan appealed to households to use the online questionnaire. Individual household members can use their smartphones, desktop computers or mobile tablets to complete and submit the online questionnaire anytime and anywhere, which is convenient, secure and green.
The Census is conducted under section 9 of the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Cap. 316). All persons specified are obliged to provide the required information. It is an offence if any persons contravene the legal requirement for completing the Census questionnaire.
The Census Service Centre has commenced operation, with service hours from 9am to 10.30pm daily until August 16 (including public holidays). Members of the public may call the Census Service Centre hotline at 18 2021 if they have any questions in completing the questionnaire. They may also visit the thematic website of the Census (www.census2021.gov.hk) to obtain more information.
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Published date: 4 December 2020-
The 2021 Population Census Poster Design Competition for Primary School Students and Mobile Messaging Application Sticker Design Competition for Secondary School Students are now open for entries. Students in primary and secondary schools are invited to participate.
A spokesman for the Census and Statistics Department said today (December 4), "The 2021 Population Census will be conducted from June to August next year. The competitions aim to raise public awareness of the 2021 Population Census and to encourage the use of online questionnaires."
There are two divisions for the Poster Design Competition (Junior Primary and Senior Primary) and two divisions for the Mobile Messaging Application Sticker Design Competition (Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary). Entrants may enter as an individual or as part of a team.
In each division there will be a champion, a first runner-up, a second runner-up and three distinguished prizes. In addition, the judging panel will select finalist entries from each division for online voting by the public in February 2021 tentatively. The poster and the mobile messaging application sticker with the highest number of votes respectively will each be awarded a Most Liked Award. The primary and secondary schools with the highest number of participants will each receive a Most Supportive School Award.
Entrants should submit their entries through their schools and the deadline for submission is January 31, 2021. Entries should be submitted together with completed and signed application forms, either by mail to "2021 Population Census Office, 39/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HK" or through e-mail to census2021@censtatd.gov.hk. Please mark "2021 Population Census Poster Design Competition for Primary School Students" or "2021 Population Census Mobile Messaging Application Sticker Design Competition for Secondary School Students" on the envelope or the subject line of the e-mail.
Details of the competitions and other reference materials about the online questionnaires are available on the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/s_c.html). For enquiries, please call 3428 2592 during office hours (8.45 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, except public holidays).
The competitions' results will be announced at the award presentation ceremony in May 2021.
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Published date: 30 November 2020-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) is recruiting about 13 800 temporary field workers (TFWs) to support the data collection work for the 2021 Population Census which will run from June 23 to August 4, 2021. In-service teachers and teaching assistants of local primary and secondary schools, and students of full-time locally-accredited degree and sub-degree programmes can apply through the “Online Job Application System for the 2021 Population Census” now.
A spokesman for the C&SD today (November 30) said, "Population censuses are conducted in Hong Kong once every decade to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the socio-economic characteristics of the population as well as its detailed geographical distribution. Through joining the census workforce, teachers and students can learn more about our society and help build a better Hong Kong by participating in this meaningful project."
The C&SD will provide training to the TFWs before they are deployed for on-site fieldwork or operational support. Most of them will be assigned to visit households who have not yet completed their questionnaires through online or other means to collect from them the requested information from mid-July next year. Some TFWs will be deployed to work at Census Service Centres from mid-June next year to answer telephone enquiries and conduct telephone interviews. In light of the evolving situation of COVID-19, the C&SD will adopt contingency measures to reduce social contact.
Applicants must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment. They should possess a mature personality with the ability to work independently. Owing to the nature of the work, applicants should have good command of written Chinese or English, be able to read both Chinese and English and be fluent in Cantonese and English.
Applications should be submitted before 6 pm on December 31, 2020. Details of the TFW posts, honoraria and target candidates are given in the Annex.
For enquiries about the recruitment, please call the 2021 Population Census Office at 3428 2516 or send an email to 21c_jobs@censtatd.gov.hk.
More details about the 2021 Population Census, recruitment procedures and latest arrangements are available at its thematic website: www.census2021.gov.hk/tfw.html.
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Published date: 16 October 2020-
The Census and Statistics (2021 Population Census) Order was published in the Gazette today (October 16) to enable the conduct of a population census from June 23 to August 4, 2021.
The Order was made by the Chief Executive in Council under Section 9 of the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Cap 316). Apart from the dates for conducting the 2021 Population Census, the Order specifies also the purpose of the Census, the persons, premises and vessels in respect of which particulars are to be obtained, the persons who are required to give the requisite information, and the deadline for destroying the completed questionnaires. A schedule specifying the matters in respect of which respondents are required to give particulars is included in the Order.
A Government spokesman said, "It is an established practice in Hong Kong to conduct a population census every 10 years. The purpose is to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the socio-economic characteristics of the population and on its geographical distribution. Such information is a useful reference to the Government for planning and policy formulation, and the private sector and academia for business and research purposes."
The spokesman added, "Households are encouraged to participate in the Census by means of online questionnaires starting from June 23, 2021. Completing the online questionnaire is convenient and secure. Households can submit the requested information anytime and anywhere through the dedicated and secure website using computers or mobile devices."
Households may also choose to provide the requested information by telephone interview or postal return (applicable to "Short Form" questionnaires only). In addition, from July 18 to August 4, 2021, census officers of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) will visit households who have not yet completed their questionnaires to collect the requested information. In light of the evolving situation of COVID-19, the C&SD will adopt contingency measures to reduce social contact.
"The C&SD will implement strict procedures to protect the privacy of all data collected during the Census on individual persons and households and will only release statistics which will not reveal the identity of the individuals involved," the spokesman said. All completed questionnaires, in both paper and electronic forms, will be destroyed on or before June 22, 2022.
The C&SD will conduct further publicity on the detailed arrangements for the Census after the completion of the legislative procedure for the commencement of the Order.
The Order will be tabled at the Legislative Council for negative vetting next Wednesday (October 21).
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Published date: 28 July 2020-
In view of the severity of COVID-19 epidemic, a spokesman for the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) today (July 28) appealed to households again to participate in its surveys, including the Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census and the General Household Survey, by online questionnaire or telephone interview in order to reduce face-to-face contacts.
The C&SD is conducting the Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census from June 23 to August 4 to test the questionnaire design and operational arrangements for the 2021 Population Census to be conducted in mid-2021. The spokesman said, "Completing the online questionnaire is convenient and secure. It enables households to submit the requested information anytime and anywhere through the dedicated and secured website using their computers or mobile devices."
The GHS is conducted continuously on a monthly basis to collect information on the labour force, employment, unemployment and underemployment, as well as the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population in Hong Kong.
Households sampled for a C&SD survey will receive notification letters issued by the department. Households can follow the instructions in the letters to complete the online questionnaire, call the C&SD for telephone interview or return the completed paper questionnaire by post (where applicable).
For enquiries, please contact the C&SD by telephone or email:
Survey Telephone number Email address Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census 182021 census2021@censtatd.gov.hk General Household Survey 2887 5526 household-survey@censtatd.gov.hk 2019/20 Household Expenditure Survey 3188 2107 hesurvey@censtatd.gov.hk
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Published date: 19 July 2020-
To align with the announcement by the Government today (July 19) to provide emergency services and essential public services starting from tomorrow (July 20) in order to significantly reduce the flow of people and social contacts to stop COVID-19 from further spreading in the community, a spokesman for the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) today appealed to households to participate in its surveys, including the Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census, by online questionnaire or telephone interview in order to reduce face-to-face contacts.
C&SD is conducting the Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census from June 23 to August 4 to test the questionnaire design and operational arrangements for the 2021 Population Census to be conducted in mid-2021. The spokesman said, "Completing the online questionnaire is convenient and secure. It enables households to submit the requested information anytime and anywhere through the dedicated and secured website using their computers or mobile devices."
Households sampled for a C&SD survey will receive notification letters issued by the department. Households can follow the instructions in the letters to complete the online questionnaire, call the C&SD for telephone interview or return the completed paper questionnaire by post (where applicable).
For enquiries, please contact C&SD by telephone or email:
Survey Telephone number Email address Pilot Survey for 2021 Population Census 182021 census2021@censtatd.gov.hk General Household Survey 2887 5526 household-survey@censtatd.gov.hk 2019/20 Household Expenditure Survey 3188 2107 hesurvey@censtatd.gov.hk
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Published date: 17 July 2020-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) is conducting a pilot survey from June 23 to August 4 to test the questionnaire design and operational arrangements for the 2021 Population Census to be conducted in mid-2021.
A spokesman for C&SD today (July 17) appealed to households to participate in the pilot survey by means of online questionnaires, telephone interviews or paper questionnaires in order to reduce face-to-face contact, given the emergence of a number of local cases of COVID-19 recently. The spokesman added, “Completing the online questionnaire is convenient and secure. It enables households to submit the requested information anytime and anywhere through the dedicated and secured website using their computers or mobile devices.”
Starting from tomorrow (July 18), the C&SD’s census officers will visit households who have not completed the survey to collect the requested information by mobile tablets. Each census officer will carry a staff identity card and a certificate issued by the C&SD for conducting the survey. The staff identity card will bear the photo, name and identity number of the census officer concerned. The census officer will also carry a red satchel printed with the logo of the C&SD and the label “Pilot Survey for the 2021 Population Census”. Census officers will, in general, visit households from 1pm to 10pm on any day (including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) during the survey period.
The spokesman reminded households to carefully check the identity of census officers before allowing them to enter their premises for interview. In case of doubt, households may call the Census Service Centre hotline at 182021. The spokesman appealed to households to support the survey by co-operating with census officers.
The pilot survey covers some 40 000 quarters in four selected District Council districts, namely Wan Chai, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing and Sha Tin. Letters were sent out to households in the sampled quarters earlier inviting them to participate in the pilot survey.
The spokesman reiterated that information collected in the pilot survey regarding individuals and households will be kept in strict confidence and will not be released to any unauthorised parties including government departments. All questionnaires will be destroyed within 12 months after the completion of the survey.
It is an established practice for Hong Kong to conduct a population census every 10 years. The next population census will be conducted in 2021. The aim is to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Hong Kong population and its geographical distribution. Such information is vital to the Government for planning and policy formulation, and to the private sector and academia for business and research purposes.
For more details about the Pilot Survey for the 2021 Population Census, please visit www.census2021.gov.hk.
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Published date: 23 June 2020-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) commenced a pilot survey today (June 23) until August 4 to test the questionnaire design and operational arrangements for the 2021 Population Census to be conducted in mid-2021.
A spokesman for the C&SD said, “The population census is a large-scale and important statistical exercise. The pilot survey aims to test various aspects of the operation in advance so that any necessary enhancements can be introduced in good time before the census operation in 2021.”
To fit in with the modern lifestyle of Hong Kong people, the pilot survey adopts a multi-modal data collection approach. Households of the selected quarters may provide the requested information by completing an online questionnaire (www.census2021.gov.hk) or calling the Census Service Centre hotline at 182021 for a telephone interview. Alternatively, households who have received a paper questionnaire may return the completed questionnaire by post.
In light of the evolving situation of COVID-19, the spokesman appealed to households to participate in the pilot survey by means of online questionnaires, telephone interviews or paper questionnaires in order to reduce face-to-face contact. The spokesman added, “Completing the online questionnaire is convenient and secure. It enables households to submit the requested information anytime and anywhere through the dedicated and secured website using their computers or mobile devices.”
The pilot survey covers some 40 000 quarters in four selected District Council districts, namely Wan Chai, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing and Sha Tin. All households and people staying in the selected quarters will be enumerated. About nine-tenths of the sampled quarters are subject to simple enumeration to provide basic demographic information through a “Short Form” questionnaire, while the remaining one-tenth are invited to complete a “Long Form” questionnaire about detailed socio-economic characteristics. Letters informing households in these sampled quarters are being sent out starting today.
From July 18 to August 4, census officers of the C&SD will visit households who have not completed the survey to collect the requested information by mobile tablets. Each census officer will carry a staff identity card and a certificate issued by the C&SD for conducting the survey. Households are reminded to check carefully the identity of census officers before allowing them to enter their premises for interview. In case of doubt, households may call the Census Service Centre hotline at 182021.
The spokesman reiterated that information collected in the pilot survey regarding individuals and households will be kept in strict confidence and will not be released to any unauthorised parties, including government departments. All questionnaires will be destroyed within 12 months after the survey has been completed.
It is an established practice for Hong Kong to conduct a population census every 10 years. The next population census will be conducted in 2021. The aim is to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Hong Kong population and its geographical distribution. Such information is vital to the Government for planning and policy formulation, and to the private sector and academia for business and research purposes.
For more details about the Pilot Survey for the 2021 Population Census, please visit www.census2021.gov.hk.
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Published date: 28 October 2019-
The Census and Statistics Department will conduct a small-scale test survey from November 1 to December 4, 2019 to test the questionnaire design and operational arrangements of the 2021 Population Census and consult the views of households on the related arrangements.
Following the established practice of conducting a population census every 10 years, Hong Kong will conduct a population census in 2021. The aim is to obtain up-to-date benchmark information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population and on its geographical distribution. Such information is vital to the Government for planning and policy formulation. It is also important to the private sector and academia for business and research purposes.
A sample of some 3 000 quarters has been selected for the small-scale test survey. All households and persons living in the selected quarters will be enumerated. Some households will participate in a detailed enquiry on demographic and socio-economic characteristics and the others will be asked to provide some basic demographic information only. Households will also be invited to provide opinions on the questionnaire design and the census operation.
Households selected for the survey may provide the requested information by self-enumeration through online questionnaire and paper questionnaire (for households asked to provide basic information only). If the Census and Statistics Department does not receive the questionnaires by November 15, census officers will visit the households concerned to collect the requested information. Each census officer will carry a staff identity card and an authorisation certificate for the survey. Households are reminded to check carefully the identity of the census officers before allowing them to enter their premises.
The survey is conducted under Part IIIA of the Census and Statistics Ordinance (Chapter 316). In accordance with this Ordinance, information collected in the survey regarding individual persons and households will be kept in strict confidence and will not be released to any unauthorised parties, including government departments.
Households that have queries about this survey or the identity of the census officers may contact the Census and Statistics Department at 3615 1143.
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Published date: 27 March 2024-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) collaborated with Centamap Company Limited (Centamap) to release the statistics of the 2021 Population Census using the Geographical Information System. The statistics of the 2021 Population Census by Housing Market Area and Building Group were released today (March 27).
Users can download the statistics from the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/district_profiles.html). These statistics were also released on the websites of Centamap (census.centamap.com and hk.centamap.com) and the Centamap mobile application.
For enquiries about the statistics, please contact the Demographic Statistics Section (2) of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 6944; fax: 2716 0231; email: census@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 23 May 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (May 23) a publication entitled “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Household Income Distribution in Hong Kong”. The report makes use of data from the 2021 Population Census and relevant administrative information to study and analyse the income distribution in Hong Kong and the intervening factors.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120108&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the Demographic Statistics Section (2) of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 6944; fax: 2716 0231; email: census@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 15 March 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (March 15) a feature article entitled "The Profile of the Population in One-person Households in 2021". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this feature article gives an overview of the population in one-person households and their characteristics.
Users can download the feature article from the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the feature article, please contact the Demographic Statistics Section (2) of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 6944; fax: 2716 0231; email: census@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 6 March 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (March 6) a short video on older persons in Hong Kong. According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this video provides an animated presentation of the key statistics of older persons. Users can watch the short video from the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/video.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the video, please contact the Demographic Statistics Section (2) of the C&SD (Tel: 3903 6944; fax: 2716 0231; email: census@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 27 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 27) four “2021 Population Census Short Articles”. These short articles outline the major characteristics of single parents, youths, older persons and children.
Users can download the short articles from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120114&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/snapshot.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the short articles, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 24 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 24) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Children". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of children and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. In this report, children refer to population aged under 18.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120117&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 23 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 23) a publication entitled “2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Older Persons”. According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of older persons and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Besides, this report also publishes the detailed statistics and analysis on elderly persons requiring care and their primary carers.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120118&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 23 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 23) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Youths". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of youths and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. In this report, youths refer to population aged 15 to 34.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120115&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 23 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 23) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Single Parents". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of single parents and their children under aged 18; and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. In this report, single parents refer to mothers or fathers who are never married, widowed, divorced or separated, with child(ren) aged under 18 living with them in the same household.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120116&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 17 February 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 17) three “2021 Population Census Short Articles”. These short articles outline the major characteristics of ethnic minorities, persons from the mainland of China having resided in Hong Kong for less than 7 years and persons living in subdivided units.
Users can download the short articles from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120114&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/snapshot.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the short articles, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 31 January 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (January 31) eight “2021 Population Census Short Articles”. These short articles analyse the profiles of Hong Kong population in different social and economic aspects.
Users can download the short articles from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120114&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/snapshot.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the short articles, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 19 January 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (January 19) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Persons Living in Subdivided Units". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of persons living in subdivided units and analyses the demographic, economic, household and geographical characteristics of these persons.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120113&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 13 January 2023-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (January 13) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents statistics and analysis of Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years (PMRs). In this report, PMRs refer to persons who reported that they (i) were born in the mainland of China (Mainland); (ii) were of Chinese nationality with place of domicile in Hong Kong; and (iii) had stayed in Hong Kong for less than seven years.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120112&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 29 December 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (December 29) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Thematic Report: Ethnic Minorities". According to the results of the 2021 Population Census, this report presents statistics and analysis of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. In this report, ethnic minorities refer to persons of non-Chinese ethnicities. In the Population Census/By-census, the ethnicity of a person is determined by self-identification, normally with reference to a combination of concepts such as ethnic origin, colour, descent, cultural origins, nationality and language.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120111&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 2 December 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (December 2) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Main Results". This report presents detailed analysis and interpretation of the results of the 2021 Population Census in respect of specific topics such as demographic, household, educational, economic and housing characteristics of the Hong Kong population. Summary statistics on the new data topic “elderly persons requiring care” are also presented. A general account of the findings in respect of the various topics is provided together with supporting tables and charts. Comparisons are made with the results of the past population censuses/by-censuses as appropriate.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120109&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 2 December 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (December 2) a publication entitled "2021 Population Census Technical Report". This report 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.
Users can download the report from the website of the C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/EIndexbySubject.html?pcode=B1120110&scode=600) and the thematic website of the 2021 Population Census (www.census2021.gov.hk/en/publications.html).
For enquiries about the contents of the report, please contact the 2021 Population Census Office of the C&SD (Tel: 3428 2744; fax: 3584 7864; email: census2021@censtatd.gov.hk).
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Published date: 12 October 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (October 12) a short video on the district profiles of the 2021 Population Census. This video provides an animated presentation of the key statistics of different geographical areas.
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Published date: 29 September 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) launched today (September 29) the Interactive Data Dissemination Service for the 2021 Population Census. This service provides a user-friendly interface which allow users to produce statistical tables and charts according to their own needs.
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Published date: 29 September 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (September 29) the detailed statistics of the 2021 Population Census by Tertiary Planning Unit / Subunit.
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Published date: 31 August 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (August 31) the detailed statistics of the 2021 Population Census by major housing estate.
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Published date: 30 June 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (June 30) the detailed statistics of the 2021 Population Census by District Council district, District Council Constituency Area and New Town. Detailed statistics by Tertiary Planning Unit and Subunit as well as major housing estate will be released later this year.
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Published date: 21 June 2022-
As stipulated by law, all completed questionnaires and all copies of the questionnaires of the 2021 Population Census have to be destroyed not later than 22 June 2022.
All questionnaires of the 2021 Population Census (including electronic and paper questionnaires) have been destroyed before the deadline under the close supervision of staff of the Census and Statistics Department. In addition, information which enables identification of individual persons and households, such as household reference number and address, has been completely removed from all the computer data files with data now only kept in anonymous form for data dissemination and analysis purposes. Furthermore, adequate measures have been taken to ensure that individual personal and household information cannot be deduced from the published results of the 2021 Population Census.
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Published date: 8 April 2022-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (April 8) a short video on the summary results of the 2021 Population Census. This video provides an animated presentation of some key statistics on the Hong Kong Population.
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Published date: 4 August 2021-
The second phase of data collection of the 2021 Population Census (the Census) will end today (August 4). Starting from August 5, census officers from a follow-up team of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) will visit households that have not yet responded to the Census to assist them in completing the Census questionnaire.
Census officers visiting the households will carry a Census Officer Certificate of Identity issued by the C&SD. Households should check their identity carefully before admitting them to their premises or providing data to them. In case of doubt, households may call the Census hotline at 18 2021 to verify their identity.
C&SD thanks all households who have completed the Census questionnaire and urges those who have yet to respond to complete their questionnaires by online, telephone or postal means as soon as possible. It is an offence if any person contravenes the legal requirement for completing the Census questionnaire.
Moreover, the processing of the Census information is underway. C&SD may contact some individual households that have provided information for verification in order to ensure that the information is accurate. All the outgoing calls will display the Census hotline number 18 2021.
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Published date: 23 July 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) has set up Service Centres with on-site interpretation service at 6 districts for conducting interviews with persons of different races and persons living in sub-divided units (SDU). If such service is required, you may visit one of the following Service Centres and our census officers will assist you in providing the required information:
- New Home Association Jockey Club Hong Kong East Service Centre (Address: Unit 4, Wing B, G/F, Yiu Lok House, Yiu Tung Estate, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong)
- Yau Tsim Mong Multicultural Activity Centre (Address: 59 Battery Street, Jordan, Kowloon)
- Hung Hom Kai Fong Association Support Service Centres for Ethnic Minorities (Address: Room 802, 8/F, Sui Ying Industrial Building, No.1 Yuk Yat Street, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon)
- HOME Centre (Sham Shui Po) (Address: Shop A, G/F, South Ocean Building, 130 Kiu Kiang Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon)
- Federation of Public Housing Estates - Tsuen Wan Office (Address: Lei Muk Shue Estate, Pak Shue House No. 4+3P)
- Tin Shui Wai Residents Services Association Fund Committee Limited (Address: Unit 6, G/F, Yiu Lung House, Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories)
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Published date: 11 May 2021-
To raise public awareness of the 2021 Population Census and encourage the use of the online questionnaire, the Census and Statistics Department is holding a roving exhibition from May to July in various shopping arcades around Hong Kong. The exhibition will be held in seven shopping arcades. The exhibition is holding from 11am to 9pm. Admission is free and souvenirs will be distributed to game participants. Details of the roving exhibition are as follows:
Date Venue May 8 and 9 2/F, Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin May 15 and 16 G/F Atrium, Yuen Long Plaza, Yuen Long May 22 and 23 Stars Atrium, Plaza Hollywood, Diamond Hill June 5 and 6 Covered Piazza, Times Square, Causeway Bay June 12 and 13 G/F, TKO Spot, Tseung Kwan O June 19 and 20 G/F, Oi Tung Shopping Centre, Shau Kei Wan June 26 and 27 L1 of D‧Park, Tsuen Wan
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Published date: 6 January 2021-
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) is recruiting temporary field workers (TFWs) to support the data collection work for the 2021 Population Census which will run from June 23 to August 4, 2021. Permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who can meet the entry requirements are encouraged to apply through the “Online Job Application System for the 2021 Population Census” starting from today until 8 February 2021 (12:00 n.n.). Priority will be given to applicants who are being unemployed at the time of application.
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