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Filipino Domestic Helper Population in Hong Kong Surpasses 200,000 Once Again

Writer: AfriHKa AfriHKa

According to official statistics from the Immigration Department, the number of Filipino domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong has exceeded 200,000, reaching a total of 201,104 as of the end of January 2024. This marks an increase of 11,004 compared to the same period last year.

Filipino domestic helpers now constitute 55.6% of the overall FDH population in Hong Kong, followed by Indonesia with 148,935 FDHs, accounting for 41.45% of the total figure of 359,296. The remaining 3% is comprised of nationals from India, Thailand, and other countries.


Despite the ongoing outflow of residents from Hong Kong, with approximately 291,000 residents leaving last year, there has been a steady rise in the number of FDHs coming to Hong Kong. This trend has continued despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.



It is worth noting that during the peak of the pandemic in July 2021, the Filipino DH population reached its highest point at 203,000. However, it gradually declined as the COVID-19 situation worsened.


The month-on-month tally of the FDH population in Hong Kong, based on Immigration Department figures, is as follows:


January 2024:

- Philippines: 201,107

- Indonesia: 148,935

- India: 5,292

- Thailand: 1,762

- Others: 2,200

- Total: 359,296


These figures highlight the significant contribution of Filipino domestic helpers to Hong Kong's workforce and the vital role they play in supporting households across the city.


香港菲律賓家庭傭工人數再次突破20萬人



根據入境事務處的官方統計數據,截至2024年1月底,香港的菲律賓家庭傭工(FDH)數量超過20萬人,總數達到201,104人。相比去年同期增加了11,004人。


菲律賓家庭傭工現在佔香港家庭傭工總數的55.6%,其次是印尼,擁有148,935名家庭傭工,佔總數的41.45%,剩餘的3%來自印度、泰國和其他國家。


儘管香港居民持續外流,去年約有29.1萬居民離開,但來港家庭傭工的數量逐漸增加。儘管受到COVID-19疫情的挑戰,這一趨勢仍在持續。


值得注意的是,在2021年7月疫情高峰期間,菲律賓家庭傭工人數最高達到20.3萬人,但隨著疫情惡化,逐漸下降。


根據入境事務處的數據,香港每月家庭傭工人口數如下:


2024年1月:

- 菲律賓:201,107人

- 印尼:148,935人

- 印度:5,292人

- 泰國:1,762人

- 其他國家:2,200人

- 總計:359,296人


這些數字凸顯了菲律賓家庭傭工對香港勞動力的重要貢獻,以及他們在支持香港各家庭中所扮演的關鍵角色。


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