HK 1Q Estimated GDP Growth Expands to 5.9% YoY, Far Exceeding Expectations, Strongest Quarterly Growth in ~5 Yrs

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2026.05.05 09:08
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The Census and Statistics Department reported that Hong Kong's GDP grew by 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026, surpassing expectations of 3.5% and marking the strongest quarterly growth in nearly five years. Private consumption expenditure also rose by 5% in real terms, significantly higher than the 2.5% increase in Q4 2025.