Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) released today (September 21) the preliminary Balance of Payments (BoP), International Investment Position (IIP) and External Debt (ED) statistics of Hong Kong for the second quarter of 2026.
I. Balance of Payments
At the end of the second quarter of 2026, both Hong Kong’s external financial assets and liabilities stood at a very high level, amounting to $62,863.5 billion (18.3 times of GDP) and $43,449.8 billion (12.7 times of GDP) respectively, a typical feature of a prominent international financial centre.
III. External Debt
At the end of the second quarter of 2026, Hong Kong’s gross ED amounted to $17,869.1 billion (5.2 times of GDP). Compared with $16,630.4 billion (4.9 times of GDP) at the end of the first quarter of 2026, gross ED increased by $1,238.7 billion. This was attributable to the increases in ED of all sectors, in particular the banking sector, other sectors and debt liabilities in direct investment (intercompany lending).
For enquiries about the BoP, IIP and ED statistics, please contact the Balance of Payments Section of the C&SD (Tel.: 3863 2330 or email: bop@censtatd.gov.hk