The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong
The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong
Ageing society
Hong Kong /  Education

Green light for plan allowing more Hongkongers to ‘age in place’

Districts will set ratios for elderly facilities and people will be encouraged to join contributory savings schemes

Topic |   Ageing society
Peace Chiu
Peace Chiu

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong
The proportion of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong will rise from 15.3 per cent in 2015 to 30.6 per cent by 2043. Photo: Felix Wong
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