TNAG-0793-FCO40-997-Refugees-from-Vietnam-in-Hong-Kong-Vietnamese-boat-people-1978 — Page 258

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Statistics concerning small-boat refugees

from Vietnam in Hong Kong

These figures are based on details of 3632 small- boat refugees who were present in Hong Kong towards the end of September 1978.

A.

Size of Family

B. Occupational Groups

Single Person

26%

Student

44%

Two in family

14%

Mechanic

10%

Three in family

15%

Fisherman

9%

Four in family

14%

Businessman

9%

Five in family

8%

Ex-army

8%

Six in family

8%

Professional

3%

Seven in family

6%

Office work

3%

Eight in family

3%

Teacher

2%

Over eight in family 6%

Miscellaneous (tailor,

driver, barber etc.) 12%

D. Languages Spoken

Vietnamese

Chinese

English

100%

55%

25%

5%

C.

Age Groups

Above 50 years old

3%

30 49 years old

15%

18 29 years old

42%

Add

0 17 years old

40%

French