Population (Millions)

6.8

Population Growth Rate (%)

2.8%

Languages

Cantonese, English

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar

Unemployment Rate (%)

5.2%

Literacy Rate

90.0 %

Sources:  USDOC, International Trade Administration (1998)
                The Economist, World in Figures Pocket Edition (1998)
              

Nominal GDP (Billions US$)

169.4

Real GDP Growth (%)

-5.0%

Per Capita GDP (US$)

26,302

Consumer Price Inflation (%)

2.2%

Exchange Rate/US$

7.75

Trade Balance (Billions US$)

-21.3 (Deficit)

Trade Balance with US (Billions US$)

-1.9   (Deficit)

Current Account Balance/GDP (%)

-1.5%

US FDI in Industrial Sector (Millions US$)

19,095

Sources:  USDOC, International Trade Administration (1998)
                  The World Bank

Primary Energy Supply (Mtoe)

14.12

Primary Energy Supply per Capita (toe per capita)

2.17

Energy Mix: Oil (%)

57.4%

Energy Mix: Natural Gas(%)

17.1

Energy Mix: Coal(%)

26%

Energy Mix:  Commercial Renewables(%)

.4%

Energy Mix:  Hydro-power(%)

0%

Energy Mix: Nuclear (%)

0%

Energy Mix: Other (%)

0%

CO2 Emmissions (Mt of CO2)

37.83

Source: International Energy Agency (1996 and 1997)