The number of employed persons in Hong Kong increased to 3646.10 Thousand in June of 2026 from 3639.30 Thousand in May of 2026. Employed Persons in Hong Kong averaged 3239.42 Thousand from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 3882.40 Thousand in August of 2018 and a record low of 2370.60 Thousand in March of 1983. source: Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong



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Employed Persons 3646.10 3639.30 Thousand Jun 2026
Job Vacancies 48610.00 46003.00 Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 56.20 56.10 percent Jun 2026
Population 7.51 7.50 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 119.20 114.00 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 139.70 141.10 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.70 3.70 percent Jun 2026
Wages 19783.00 19683.00 HKD/Month Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 19050.00 18629.00 HKD/Month Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 7.50 7.00 percent Jun 2026


Hong Kong Employed Persons
In Hong Kong, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3646.10 3639.30 3882.40 2370.60 1981 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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