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Mid-1996 estimated population
The estimated population of Hong Kong at the end of June 1996 was 6,311,000, according to figures released by the Census and Statistics Department today (Tuesday).
This represents an increase of 154,900 persons or 2.5 per cent as compared with mid-1995 when the revised population estimate was 6,156,100.
The above population figures are estimated on the basis of the results of the 1996 Population By-census conducted in March.
Between mid-1995 and mid-1996, there were 66,900 births and 31,300 deaths in Hong Kong. Natural increase, i.e. the balance of births and deaths, amounted to 35,600 and accounted for 23 per cent of the population growth.
During the same period, the balance of total arrivals and departures showed a net inflow of some 119,300 persons.
Population estimates for mid-1991 to
to end-1995 have been revised correspondingly. The revision has incorporated more accurate estimates of population changes that were not available at the time when the previous population estimates were prepared.
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HKMA's Deputy Chief Executive's contract renewed
The contract of Deputy Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Mr David Carse, which is due to expire on April 30 next year, has been extended for three years from that date, it was announced today (Tuesday).
The extension was approved by the Financial Secretary.
Mr Carse was seconded to Hong Kong from the Bank of England in June 1991 to be the Commissioner of Banking.