International Migrant Population Statistics in Hong Kong (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 41.3% of the population in Hong Kong were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 39.6% in 2020 to 41.3% in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points). Hong Kong ranks #6 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #25 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 41.3% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Hong Kong as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +1.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 39.6% in 2020 to 41.3% in 2024 (+1.7 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 39.9% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 39.9% in 1990 to 41.3% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 41.3% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Hong Kong.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #6 of 37 (2024)
- Hong Kong ranks 6 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #25 of 216 (2024)
- Hong Kong ranks 25 of 216 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14.1% (2024)
- Hong Kong (41.3%) is above the average of 14.1% across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $457.6 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- 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, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.3% | +1.7 pp |
| 2020 | 39.6% | +1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 38.6% | −0.5 pp |
| 2010 | 39.1% | −0.3 pp |
| 2005 | 39.4% | −0.4 pp |
| 2000 | 39.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 1995 | 39.6% | −0.3 pp |
| 1990 | 39.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Hong Kong were international migrants?
41.3% of the population in Hong Kong were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for Hong Kong?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Hong Kong.
Where does the international migrant population data for Hong Kong come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Hong Kong is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Hong Kong changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 39.9% in 1990 to 41.3% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, 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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