Our Impact
Official Hong Kong Government & NGO Sources
| Category | Indicator | PWDs | General Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Number (2021) | 578,600 (8.1%) | – | Census & Stats Dept (2021) |
| Employment | Employment Rate | 47.5% | 72.6% | Labour Dept (2023) |
| Median Monthly Wage | HK$8,000 | HK$11,100 | EOC (2022) | |
| Poverty | Living in Poverty | 36% | 20% | Oxfam HK (2023) |
| Discrimination | Faced Discrimination | 1 in 3 | – | UNHK (2021) |
| Accessibility | Inaccessible Buildings | 40% | – | Buildings Dept (2023) |
| MTR Stations with Tactile Paths | 18% | – | Transport Dept (2022) | |
| Sports Participation | Participation Rate | 12% | 34% | CHKPC (2023) |
| Barriers: Facilities / Cost / Stigma | 61% / 39% / 28% | – | HKU (2022) |
- Total Number of People with Disabilities
- 578,600 (8.1% of population)
- Source: Hong Kong Census & Statistics Dept (2021 Population Census, Summary Results)
- Breakdown by disability type: Social Welfare Dept (2023 Annual Report)
- 578,600 (8.1% of population)
- Employment Disparities
- 47.5% employment rate for working-age PWDs vs. 72.6% general population.
- 28% wage gap: Median HK
- 8,000vs.HK11,100.
- Poverty & Social Exclusion
- 36% of PWDs live in poverty (vs. 20% overall).
- Source: Oxfam HK (2023 Poverty Report)
- 1 in 3 experience discrimination in transport/work/education.
- 36% of PWDs live in poverty (vs. 20% overall).
- Accessibility Shortfalls
- 40% of buildings lack full accessibility (ramps/elevators).
- Only 18% of MTR stations have tactile guidance paths.
- Sports Participation
- 12% of PWDs engage in sports (vs. 34% general public).
- Source: CHKPC Annual Report (2023)
- Barriers: Facilities (61%), cost (39%), stigma (28%).
- 12% of PWDs engage in sports (vs. 34% general public).
Why These Are Reliable
All sources are government bodies, UN agencies, or academic studies (no third-party blogs).
Data is from 2021–2023 (most recent available).
Cross-referenced with multiple reports (e.g., Census + Labour Dept + EOC).
