Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,663 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Hong Kong, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Hong Kong is 3,663, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Hong Kong peaked at 4,006 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,770, in 1990.
That places Hong Kong 101st out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,770 | — |
| 1991 | 2,829 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 2,862 | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 2,928 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 3,006 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 3,086 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 3,151 | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 3,210 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 3,274 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 3,327 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 3,379 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 3,447 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 3,504 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 3,513 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 3,547 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 3,578 | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 3,614 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 3,655 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 3,666 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 3,700 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 3,666 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 3,736 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 3,800 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 3,883 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 3,903 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 3,940 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 3,960 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,982 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,006 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,975 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,919 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 3,909 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3,848 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 3,803 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 3,772 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3,738 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 3,704 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 3,663 | -1.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 3,663 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 3,663 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,691, 99% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,044 | 2,770 | 3,327 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,560 | 3,379 | 3,700 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,885 | 3,666 | 4,006 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,795 | 3,663 | 3,919 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
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)
- 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)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -1.12 % 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) in Hong Kong?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Hong Kong was 3,663 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 4,006 in 2018.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,770 in 1990.
- How does Hong Kong rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Hong Kong ranks 101st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.