Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was -1.12 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded -1.12 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and down 304.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong peaked at 2.66 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -1.58 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places Hong Kong 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1993 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +99.5% |
| 1994 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1997 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1998 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 2003 | 0.2617 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2004 | 0.9781 % change on previous year | +273.7% |
| 2005 | 0.8643 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 1 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 0.3105 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2009 | 0.914 % change on previous year | +194.3% |
| 2010 | -0.899 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 2011 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -310.6% |
| 2012 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2014 | 0.5166 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2015 | 0.9552 % change on previous year | +84.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5038 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2017 | 0.5457 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6239 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 2019 | -0.7723 % change on previous year | -223.8% |
| 2020 | -1.41 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 2021 | -0.25 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 2022 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +530.1% |
| 2023 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2024 | -0.8202 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2025 | -0.8826 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2026 | -0.9157 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2027 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's -1.12 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0783 % change on previous year. (62 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's -1.12 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.7361 % change on previous year. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -530.1% | -0.25 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +310.6% | -0.899 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +273.7% | 0.2617 % change on previous year | 0.9781 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.06 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 2.66 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.07 % change on previous year | 0.2617 % change on previous year | 2.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.726 % change on previous year | -0.899 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.02 % change on previous year | -1.58 % change on previous year | -0.25 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 182 Bulgaria -1.05 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Lithuania -1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Cuba -1.1 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Armenia -1.18 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Ukraine -1.5 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Hong Kong
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 2,981 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 55.13 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 3,663 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 2.78 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.06 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 149,185 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 100,833 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 53.6 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.56 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Hong Kong was -1.12 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.58 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Hong Kong rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Hong Kong ranks 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 304.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.