Hong Kong: Percent female population
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| Hong Kong |
Female population, percent of total |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 54.95 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2024 |
| Average | 50.93 |
| Min - Max | 48.23 - 54.95 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2024 is 54.95 percent, an increase from 54.92 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1960 to 2024 is 50.93 percent. The minimum value, 48.23 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 54.95 percent was recorded in 2024.
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Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 7.52 | 2024 | million |
| Percent urban population | 100.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Population density | 7,177 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 22.67 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 10.51 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent female population | 54.95 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 0.00 | 2024 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 49.64 | 2024 | percent |
| Refugee population | 301 | 2023 | refugees |
| Population growth | -0.16 | 2024 | percent |