Population density (people per sq. km) in Hong Kong SAR, China: 7,177.2 in 2023, ranking 4th of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 6,689.7.
Understanding the chart
The line chart above tracks population density (people per sq. km) in Hong Kong SAR, China for each year from 2010 to 2023, 14 data points in all. Each dot is one year; the first and last years and the highest point are labelled with their values, and the vertical scale is in people per sq. km. All values in this period were above zero. The data table below the chart lists every value, and you can download the data, embed the chart or share it from the buttons above. The figures cover 2010–2023 and come from World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
Key insights
- Between 2010 and 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China's population density rose from 6,689.7 to 7,177.2, a change of 7.3% (about 0.5% a year on average).
- The highest value in this period was 7,177.2 in 2023; the lowest was 6,689.7 in 2010.
- Recently, the figure has moved up and down over the last three years (2022: 6,996.3; 2023: 7,177.2).
- That is 115.5 times the world figure of 62.1.
- Hong Kong SAR, China has the 4th-highest value of 216 countries with recent data.
- In Eastern Asia, Hong Kong SAR, China has the 2nd-highest value of 7 countries with recent data; the highest is Macao SAR, China (20,569.7), and the typical (median) value is 341.5.
Analysis
Averaged over periods, the figure was 6,791.3 in 2010 to 2014, 7,044.1 in 2015 to 2019 and 7,089.6 in 2020 onwards. The value went up in 10 of the 13 year-to-year steps and down in 3. The biggest one-year rise came in 2023 (+181.0, or 2.6%). The biggest one-year fall came in 2021 (−64.7, or 0.9%). Across the period the values varied by about 2% around their average (6,966.8), a fairly steady path.
What it means
For businesses and investors, the figure is most useful alongside related measures for the same country, such as growth, inflation, population and incomes, and compared with similar countries. Compared with its neighbours in Eastern Asia, where the typical value is 341.5, Hong Kong SAR, China is 21.0 times the regional median.
Related figures
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023: 20,569.7 (highest: Macao SAR, China). The number of people per square kilometer of land area.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in China, 2010–2023: 150.3 (Population density, 2023 · 74th of 216). Population density (people per sq.
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Japan, 2010–2023: 341.5 (Population density, 2023 · 35th of 216). Population density (people per sq.
About this statistic
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Population size, growth, age and urbanisation decide how many customers a market has, what they need, and where they live. The figures come from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, which compile official national statistics in a consistent form so countries can be compared.
Questions and answers
What is the population density (people per sq. km) in Hong Kong SAR, China?
7,177.2 (Population density, 2023 · 4th of 216). Population density (people per sq. km) in Hong Kong SAR, China: 7,177.2 in 2023, ranking 4th of 216 countries. In 2010 it was 6,689.7.
How has population density in Hong Kong SAR, China changed since 2010?
Between 2010 and 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China's population density rose from 6,689.7 to 7,177.2, a change of 7.3% (about 0.5% a year on average). The highest value in this period was 7,177.2 in 2023; the lowest was 6,689.7 in 2010.
Where does this data come from?
From World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0), covering 2010–2023. The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Data
| Year | Population density (people per sq. km) |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,689.7 |
| 2011 | 6,734.9 |
| 2012 | 6,809.6 |
| 2013 | 6,837.0 |
| 2014 | 6,885.2 |
| 2015 | 6,944.1 |
| 2016 | 6,987.2 |
| 2017 | 7,041.1 |
| 2018 | 7,097.7 |
| 2019 | 7,150.4 |
| 2020 | 7,124.8 |
| 2021 | 7,060.1 |
| 2022 | 6,996.3 |
| 2023 | 7,177.2 |
Source and notes
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Period: 2010–2023. Coverage: Hong Kong SAR, China.
The number of people per square kilometer of land area. Denser countries can support more businesses within reach of each customer.
Cite this statistic
Please also credit the original source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).Related statistics
- Population density (people per sq. km) by country, 2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in China, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Japan, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in South Korea, 2010–2023
- Population density (people per sq. km) in Macao SAR, China, 2010–2023
- GDP of Hong Kong SAR, China, 2010–2025
- Economic growth (GDP growth) in Hong Kong SAR, China, 2010–2025
- GDP per person in Hong Kong SAR, China, 2010–2025
- GDP per person, adjusted for prices (PPP, international $) in Hong Kong SAR, China, 2010–2024
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