The Demographics : Ethnic Groups
Hong Kong is a largely homogenous society, with about 92% of its people being Chinese (ethnically speaking, Han Chinese). The 2016 Population By-census found (by way of self-identification) that there were about 584,383 non-Chinese people in Hong Kong, or about 8% of the population. Not all members of the non-Chinese groups are permanently settled in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's principal ethnic minorities are -
| Ethnicity (Self-identification) | Total number |
|---|---|
| Indonesian | 153 299 |
| Filipino | 184 081 |
| White | 58 209 |
| Indian | 36 462 |
| Pakistani | 18 094 |
| Nepalese | 25 472 |
| Japanese | 9 976 |
| Thai | 10 215 |
| Other Asian | 19 589 |
| Others | 68 986 |
Further details about the characteristics of ethnic minorities are available in the publication entitled "Hong Kong 2016 Population By-census Thematic Report：Ethnic Minorities" which has been published by Census and Statistics Department.
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