Census Department Announces 2025 Statistical Data Release Schedule for Public Access

Census and Statistics Department announces schedule of regular press releases on statistical data in 2025

The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) announced today (September 13) the schedule of regular press releases on statistical data in 2025 at Annex. The schedule, which covers 126 items, has been uploaded on the C&SD's website (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/press_release.html) to facilitate access by the public.

"We have been making continuous efforts to shorten the time lag in releasing statistics. At present, we are able to release most monthly statistics within one month and all quarterly statistics within three months after the reference period," a spokesman for the C&SD said.

The press releases listed on the schedule will be issued via the Information Services Department (ISD) at 4.30pm on the release day. They will also be posted on the C&SD's website (www.censtatd.gov.hk/en/press_release.html) shortly afterwards.

"We will adhere to the pre-announced schedule for issuing these regular press releases. Only under exceptional circumstances such as those arising from unexpected adverse weather conditions might the releases be postponed. In such events, an announcement will be made via the ISD regarding the special circumstances and the revised date for issuing the press release concerned," the spokesman added.

In addition to these regular press releases, press releases on other statistical data (e.g. results of ad hoc surveys) are also issued by the C&SD from time to time.

All press releases issued by the C&SD in recent years are posted on its website for reference by the general public.

Enquiries on the schedule can be directed to the C&SD at telephone number 2582 4958.

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LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.

Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.

The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).

The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases