The number of employed persons in Hong Kong decreased to 3648 Thousand in April of 2026 from 3655.70 Thousand in March of 2026. Employed Persons in Hong Kong averaged 3237.91 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 3648.00 3655.70 Thousand Apr 2026
Job Vacancies 46003.00 51452.00 Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 56.30 56.40 percent Apr 2026
Population 7.51 7.50 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 113.50 111.30 points Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 139.20 136.60 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 3.70 3.70 percent Apr 2026
Wages 19683.00 19565.00 HKD/Month Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 18629.00 18565.00 HKD/Month Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.80 6.90 percent Apr 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
3648.00 3655.70 3882.40 2370.60 1981 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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