Ageing Population

Present Situation

Extent of Population Ageing

53.     Our population is rapidly ageing.  As post-war “baby-boomers” approach retirement age, our population aged 65 or above is expected to surge from about 900 000 at present to 2.1 million by 2030 to account for a quarter of our population.  The rapidly ageing population will bring tremendous challenges to our elderly and public healthcare services.  We must get prepared.

Low Fertility Rate

54.     Hong Kong's fertility rate has remained low in the past two decades.  It dropped to an historic low of 0.9 in 2003.  Despite a moderate rebound to 1.1 in 2010, it is still far below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.

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