Publications
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Household Income Distribution in Hong Kong
This report presents the key findings of the study on household income distribution in Hong Kong, including analyses of household income disparity using the Gini Coefficients. It also discusses the factors affecting household income distribution, including socio-economic and demographic factors, as well as government policies on taxation and social benefits.
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2021 Population Census – Feature Article: The Profile of the Population in One-person Households in 2021
In tandem with the socio-economic developments in Hong Kong, there has been an increasing number of persons living alone in recent years. This feature article gives an overview of the population in one-person households and their characteristics based on results of the 2021 Population Census.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Children
This report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of children and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Older Persons
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. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate. Besides, this report also publishes the detailed statistics and analysis on elderly persons requiring care and their primary carers.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Youths
This report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of youths and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Single Parents
This report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of single parents and their children aged under 18; and analyses the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Persons Living in Subdivided Units
This report presents detailed statistics of the characteristics of persons living in subdivided units in 2021 and analyses the demographic, economic, household and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the 2016 Population By-census as appropriate.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Persons from the Mainland Having Resided in Hong Kong for Less Than 7 Years
This report 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. It analyses in detail the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.
2021 Population Census – Thematic Report: Ethnic Minorities
This report provides a comprehensive range of statistics on ethnic minorities. It analyses in detail the demographic, educational, economic, household, housing and geographical characteristics of these persons. Comparisons are also made with results of the past population census/by-census as appropriate.
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.
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.
2021 Population Census – Summary Results
This report presents the main results of the 2021 Population Census in summary form. More detailed results and analyses of the 2021 Population Census will be released in stages through a diversified range of statistical products and services in the coming 12 months.