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Hong Kong Low-Income Households Rose by 160,000 in 25 Year's up to 2021; Poorest Families Make Less Than Hk$4,700 a Month

By Robert Thorne

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

Hong Kong Low-Income Households Rose by 160,000 in 25 Year's up to 2021; Poorest Families Make Less Than Hk$4,700 a Month

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Low-Income Households in Hong Kong Increased by 160,000 in the 25 Year's Leading up to 2021 with the Poorest Families Only Making Hk$4,700 (Us$600) a Month, Less Than What They Did in 1996, According to Government Statistics.

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