Net migration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Net migration was 17,863 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Hong Kong, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 17,863 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of up 192.7% on the previous year and up 69.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Hong Kong peaked at 1.12 million in 1964 and was at its lowest, -1.25 million, in 1967.
Hong Kong ranks 34th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -30,963 | -1.25 million | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 77,817 | 45,843 | 302,462 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,311 | -21,649 | 45,107 | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,149 | -26,077 | 98,211 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,056 | -1,488 | 58,755 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,018 | -7,170 | 35,557 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2,248 | -19,272 | 17,863 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More financial sector data for Hong Kong
- Official exchange rate 7.8 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.69 (2023)
- Net domestic credit 8.18 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 222.6% (2025)
- Broad money 481.0% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 12.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 222.6% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 222.6% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. -18.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government 0.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Hong Kong?
- Net migration in Hong Kong was 17,863 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million in 1964.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.25 million in 1967.
- How does Hong Kong rank for net migration?
- Hong Kong ranks 34th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.