Hong Kong's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 381 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 360 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 48,158 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 50,544 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 1.4% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 1.2% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2020, services accounted for 94% of overall GDP, manufacturing 1%, other industrial activity 5%, and agriculture 0%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 65% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 13%, fixed investment 18%, and net exports 4%.International trade:
In 2021, manufactured products made up 91% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 0%, food 1%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 6% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 88% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 2%, food 4%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other goods accounting for 4% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 580 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 630 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 1.2% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Hong Kong, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Hong Kong's fiscal surplus averaged 0.7% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 3.7% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Hong Kong's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 2.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Hong Kong inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Hong Kong's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 4.75%, up from 0.50% a decade earlier. See our Hong Kong monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the Hong Kong dollar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the Hong Kong dollar, click here.
51 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 30 expert analysts.
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