Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Hong Kong (2026)
92.8% of adults in Hong Kong made or received a digital payment in 2021, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 84.5% in 2017 to 92.8% in 2021 (+8.3 percentage points). Hong Kong ranks #7 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #29 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 92.8% (2021)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Hong Kong as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +8.3 pp (2021)
- Up from 84.5% in 2017 to 92.8% in 2021 (+8.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 85.2% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 85.2% in 2014 to 92.8% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 92.8% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Hong Kong.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #7 of 16 (2021)
- Hong Kong ranks 7 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #29 of 142 (2021)
- Hong Kong ranks 29 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 72.9% (2021)
- Hong Kong (92.8%) is above the average of 72.9% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 91.6% (2021)
- Value for women in Hong Kong, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 94.2% (2021)
- Value for men in Hong Kong, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −2.6 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 91.6% for women and 94.2% for men — 2.6 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 86.5% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Hong Kong in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −6.3 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (86.5%) are 6.3 percentage points below the national figure (92.8%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2021)
- 86% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2021)
- 73% (2021)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Hong Kong (2024)
- 95.8% (2024)
- 95.8% of the population in Hong Kong used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.5 million (2024)
- Hong Kong had a population of 7.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.8% | +8.3 pp |
| 2017 | 84.5% | −0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 85.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Hong Kong made or received a digital payment?
92.8% of adults in Hong Kong made or received a digital payment in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the digital payment adoption data for Hong Kong?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Hong Kong.
Where does the digital payment adoption data for Hong Kong come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator g20.any). The latest observation for Hong Kong is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has digital payment adoption in Hong Kong changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 85.2% in 2014 to 92.8% in 2021.
How does Hong Kong compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Hong Kong ranks 7 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 92.8% versus a regional average of 72.9% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
g20.any, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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