Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita was 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
21st
of 181 countries
All-time high
76,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 2013
All-time low
6,693 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Hong Kong, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per person.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Hong Kong stood at 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Hong Kong peaked at 76,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2013 and was at its lowest, 6,693 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, in 1960.
That places Hong Kong 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,693 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | — |
| 1961 | 6,854 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 7,254 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 7,910 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.1% |
| 1964 | 8,415 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.4% |
| 1965 | 9,329 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +10.9% |
| 1966 | 9,685 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 9,749 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 10,068 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 10,999 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 11,790 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.2% |
| 1971 | 12,455 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 13,451 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 14,597 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 14,214 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 14,151 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 15,956 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 17,710 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 19,197 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 20,137 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 21,661 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 22,561 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 22,695 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 23,546 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 25,328 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 24,504 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 27,568 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +12.5% |
| 1987 | 32,189 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +16.8% |
| 1988 | 33,161 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 34,992 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 38,081 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 39,970 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 42,956 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 45,089 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 45,585 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 45,816 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 46,300 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 47,541 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 44,384 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 45,055 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 49,931 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 53,116 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 55,908 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 57,694 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 65,545 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +13.6% |
| 2005 | 69,175 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 63,473 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 66,580 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 64,863 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 58,084 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 63,025 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 67,785 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 69,669 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 76,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 66,501 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 57,632 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 56,882 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 55,680 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 60,738 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 60,551 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 56,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 59,363 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 57,669 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.5% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 45,244 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 1.3× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 23,029 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 2.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,695 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 6,693 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10,999 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 15,366 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 11,790 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 20,137 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,821 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 21,661 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 34,992 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 44,078 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 38,081 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 47,541 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,437 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 49,931 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 69,175 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 63,514 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 55,680 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 76,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,837 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 56,342 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 59,363 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 18 Germany 60,891 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 19 Sweden 59,671 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 20 Saudi Arabia 58,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 22 Belgium 57,792 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 23 South Korea 56,319 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 24 Kuwait 54,830 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
More economy & growth data for Hong Kong
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.54 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1972 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 10,704 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 125.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.3081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16,722 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 0.3594 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 1.12 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 56,469 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Hong Kong?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Hong Kong was 57,976 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 76,678 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,693 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 1960.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita?
- Hong Kong ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.