Hong Kong Information & Demographics
The booming offshore economy of Hong Kong attracts thousands of expat accountants to its shores each year.
A combination of stable jobs, good remuneration and excellent career progression prospects makes Hong Kong one of the world's leaders in the offshore world.
Control over the territory of Honk Kong was passed from great Britain to China in 1997 and it is now a Special Administrative Region. The Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law of Hong Kong, which were signed during the handover, ensured that the region maintained the majority of its autonomy and will do until at least 2047.
This economic stability has ensured that the region has been able to continue its steady growth and attract more multi-national companies to its shores.
Demographics
- Population: 6.99m (2006)
- Population: 95% Chinese
- Population: One of the most densely populated regions in the world with 6,300 people per square kilometer
- Population: Hong Kong is the fifth largest metropolitan area of the PRC by population
- Language: Cantonese is spoken by 95% of the population as their first language
- Language: English is widely spoken and understood by more than 30% of the population
- Living: The fourth most expensive city in the world to live in (2006)
- Living: Approx. 40% of the land is designated as Nature Reserves and Country Park
For an expat accountant, living in Hong Kong, can provide valuable experience which can enhance your future career. So why dream? Apply for a Hong Kong accounting jobs today by visiting our jobs page.
