Hong Kong's children and old-age dependency ratio 1980-2050

Published by C. Textor, Mar 5, 2025

In 2023, the elderly dependency ratio in Hong Kong increased to around 32 percent, while the child dependency ratio decreased to around 15.8 percent. The dependency ratio indicates how great a burden is placed on those of working age by those of non-working age. The source defines the working age between 15 and 64 years. The ratio is shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.

Children and old-age dependency ratio in Hong Kong from 1980 to 2023 with forecasts until 2050

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Release date

December 2024

Region

Hong Kong

Survey time period

1980 to 2023

Supplementary notes

* Estimate, based on a medium variant.

Values have been rounded.

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