Population Policy
Hong Kong is currently facing serious structural demographic challenges, including population ageing, low fertility, and growing cross-boundary flows. To address these issues, a long-term, strategic population policy is essential for creating a coherent foundation for public policy planning.
HKFEI analyzes key data indicators and engages with stakeholders to develop a sustainable population policy.
HKFEI is working on Three focus areas
Develop Long-Term Population Strategies
Population flows and structures have changed significantly since the launch of various talent attraction schemes in 2022. Development plans based on outdated projections are increasingly misaligned with current realities.
Our research highlights the need for a forward-looking and integrated population strategy that aligns housing, land use, infrastructure, and economic policies with future population needs.
Number of Non-local Inflows into Hong Kong from Mid-2023 to Mid-2025
| Inflow Channel | Number (10,000 persons) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Talent Admission Schemes | 29.00 | 64.4% |
| One-way Permit Entrants | 7.60 | 16.9% |
| Low-skilled Foreign Workers | 3.00 | 6.7% |
| Non-local Students | 2.70 | 6.0% |
| Foreign Domestic Helpers | 2.66 | 5.9% |
Develop a more Responsive Population Projections
Existing population projections struggle to reflect rapid changes in population structure.
Our research indicates the need to develop more responsive and regularly updated population projection models to support accurate and flexible policy planning across key public sectors.
# Provisional figures
Develop Settlement-Oriented Talent Policies
While talent admission schemes have increased arrivals to Hong Kong, simply arriving does not guarantee long-term settlement.
Our research indicates the need to shift the focus of talent policies toward actual residence, long-term settlement, and workforce participation, ensuring that talent inflows contribute meaningfully to Hong Kong’s demographic structure and economic sustainability.