Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
3rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
524.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2013
All-time low
21.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Hong Kong, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Hong Kong recorded 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Hong Kong peaked at 524.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 21.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Hong Kong 3rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 23.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1963 | 26.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 28.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1965 | 32.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 34.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 35.58 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 37.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 41.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 45.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1971 | 49.40 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 54.38 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 60.70 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 61.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 62.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 71.38 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 1977 | 81.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1978 | 89.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 99.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1980 | 109.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1981 | 116.94 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1982 | 120.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 127.13 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 138.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 135.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 153.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 181.44 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1988 | 188.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 200.98 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 219.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 232.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 251.68 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 268.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 277.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 268.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 283.78 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 293.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 276.61 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 283.48 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 316.94 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 339.66 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 359.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 369.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 423.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2005 | 448.86 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 414.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 438.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 429.81 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 385.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -10.3% |
| 2010 | 421.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 456.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 474.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 524.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 457.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 400.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 397.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 392.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 431.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 432.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 401.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 419.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 403.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 74.3× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 128.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31.38 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 21.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 41.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 67.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 45.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 99.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 147.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 109.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 200.98 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 265.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 219.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 293.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 392.65 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 316.94 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 448.86 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 438.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 392.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 524.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 410.03 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 401.42 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 419.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 1 Macao 1.40 billion international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 2 Singapore 831.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 4 Bahrain 105.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 5 Malta 77.94 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 6 Bermuda 74.50 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre 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 square kilometre in Hong Kong?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Hong Kong was 416.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 524.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Hong Kong rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Hong Kong ranks 3rd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. 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 square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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 Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.