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Population in Dec at 6,149,100

The estimated population of Hong Kong at the end of December last year was 6,149,100, according to figures released by the Census and Statistics Department today (Tuesday).

This represents an increase of 129,200 persons or 2.1 per cent as compared with the estimated population of 6,019,900 at end-1993.

During 1994, there were 72,500 births and 29,600 deaths in Hong Kong. The balance of births and deaths thus amounted to 42,900 and accounted for 33 per cent of the population growth. During the same period, the balance of total arrivals and departures showed a net inflow of some 86,300 persons.

End/Tuesday, February 21, 1995

Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results

Amount applied

Amount allotted

Q508

Tender date

21 Feb 95

Paper on offer

EF bills

Issue number

21 Feb 95

HK$4,600 MN

HK$1,500 MN

EF bills

Y586

HK$2,310 MN

HK$500 MN

Average yield accepted

6.49 PCT

7.19 PCT

Highest yield accepted

6.50 PCT

7.20 PCT

Pro rata ratio

About 95 PCT

About 64 PCT

Average tender yield

6.53 PCT

7.26 PCT