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Digital 2026
Hong Kong
The essential guide to digital adoption, internet usage, social media trends, and connected behaviours in Hong Kong.
Data as of October 2025 · Published 5 November 2025
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Key Metrics
Hong Kong at a Glance
-0.1%
0M
Population
100% urban
+0.7%
0M
Internet Users
96.8% penetration
+1.5%
0M
Social Media Users
84.4% of population
+8.3%
0M
Mobile Connections
283% of population
+51.4%
0 Mbps
Mobile Speed
Median download
+18.8%
0 Mbps
Fixed Speed
Median download
Demographics
Population Profile
Hong Kong's population of 7.4M is 100% urbanized with a median age of 47.4, making it one of the oldest populations in Asia.
Gender Split
Female55%
Male45%
Median Age
47.4
years old
Urbanization
100%
living in urban centres
Age Distribution
Connectivity
Internet Landscape
With 96.8% internet penetration, Hong Kong is one of the most connected territories in the world. Only 3.2% of the population remains offline.
Internet Penetration96.8%
7.16M users online+0.7% YoY growth
Mobile Download Speed
0Mbps
+51.4% YoY
Fixed Download Speed
0Mbps
+18.8% YoY
Platform Deep Dive
Social Media Platforms
Click on any platform card to reveal detailed demographics, reach metrics, and year-over-year growth data.
Users by Platform (Millions)
YouTube
6.24M
users in Hong Kong
+1.5%
Facebook
4.7M
users in Hong Kong
+5.6%
LinkedIn
4.2M
users in Hong Kong
+13.5%
Instagram
4.05M
users in Hong Kong
+12.5%
Reddit
3.35M
users in Hong Kong
+397%
Messenger
1.85M
users in Hong Kong
Stable
Threads
1.55M
users in Hong Kong
Snapchat
413K
users in Hong Kong
+22.2%
TikTok
169K
users in Hong Kong
+72.8%
Social Networks
Social Media Overview
Social media user identities in Hong Kong reached 6.24M in October 2025, equivalent to 84.4% of the total population.