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China, Hong Kong SAR Economic Statistics (2026)

1980

2026

2031

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated May 2026

1980

2026

2031

What to know

In 2026, Hong Kong's GDP per capita (PPP) is $84,212, among the wealthiest nations. The economy is worth about $450 billion in total. Over the past five years it has grown at about 2.4% a year. Inflation is 2.1% and unemployment 3.3%. Government debt is 14% of GDP and rising. Its current account is in surplus, at 12.6% of GDP.

Key statistics for 2026

GDP per capita (PPP)

$84,212

GDP growth

+2.4%

Inflation rate

2.1%

Unemployment

3.3%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product, the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity, reflecting what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population, a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Output & Growth

Total GDP is $450 billion, with steady growth of 2.4% in 2026.

Living Standards

GDP per capita is $84,212 in purchasing power terms ($59,640 nominal).

Prices & Employment

The economy is experiencing moderate inflation at 2.1% and near full employment at 3.3%.

Government Finances

Government debt is low at 14% of GDP. The government spends more than it collects (revenue: 17.7%, expenditure: 22.9% of GDP).

External & Fiscal Balance

The country is running a fiscal deficit of 5.2% of GDP and a current-account surplus of 12.6% of GDP.

The bottom line

Hong Kong is one of the world's wealthiest economies, with GDP per capita (PPP) of $84,212. After a recent recession, growth has returned.