Hong Kong vs Singapore: Population by labor force status bars
Hong Kong
762,634
in 2025
Singapore
686,240
in 2025
Hong Kong rank
136th
Singapore rank
138th
Population by labor force status bars over time
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 762,634 against 686,240 in Singapore, a difference of 76,394.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times Singapore's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.
Hong Kong ranks 136th and Singapore ranks 138th of 186 countries.
Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.17 million | 716,856 | 453,997 | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 1.02 million | 742,743 | 276,404 | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 853,741 | 703,056 | 150,686 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 804,480 | 681,273 | 123,207 | Hong Kong |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population by labor force status bars, Hong Kong or Singapore?
- Hong Kong, at 762,634 against 686,240 in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population by labor force status bars between Hong Kong and Singapore?
- 76,394, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Singapore?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong and Singapore rank globally for population by labor force status bars?
- Hong Kong ranks 136th and Singapore ranks 138th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population by labor force status bars. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.