Hong Kong’s Talent Attraction Programs Helps Population Grow

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Hong Kong’s population is estimated at 7,531,800 as of the end of June, up about 0.1% from the end of 2023

Hong Kong’s population has increased slightly over the past six months as various programs aimed at attracting overseas talent have brought tens of thousands of professionals and their families to the city, most of whom are from the mainland.

According to Hong Kong’s Census and Statistics Department, population is estimated at 7,531,800 as of the end of June, up about 0.1% from the end of 2023.

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Hong Kong's population stood at 7,531,800 as of June 2023, a 0.1% increase since the end of 2023, mainly due to programs attracting overseas talent.
The Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) brought 46,800 professionals and their families to Hong Kong in the first half of the year.
Despite efforts to attract talent, 20% of newcomers remain unemployed, with some families earning less than HK$50,000 ($6,415) monthly.

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October 2022：: The Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) was announced by Chief Executive John Lee in his maiden policy address.

End of 2023：: Hong Kong's population was just under 7,531,800.

First half of 2024：: Programs to attract overseas talents lured 40,000 professionals to Hong Kong, along with 43,000 of their dependents.

By the end of June 2024：: Hong Kong's population was estimated at 7,531,800.

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