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The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) published today (February 23) the February 2011 issue of the Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics (HKMDS).
In this issue, three feature articles entitled "Salary Statistics of Middle-level Managerial and Professional Employees 2004 to 2010", "The Real Estate Sector in Hong Kong, 1997 to 2009" and "The Situation of the Six Industries in Hong Kong in 2008 and 2009" are included.
"Salary Statistics of Middle-level Managerial and Professional Employees 2004 to 2010"
This feature article describes the movements of the salaries of middle-level managerial and professional employees in selected industry sections during the period from 2004 to 2010. Statistics of employees' entitlement to various kinds of fringe benefits are also presented.
During this period, the salary rate of middle-level managerial and professional employees increased by 1.8% per annum on average when measured by the Nominal Salary Index (A) and 3.0% when measured by the Nominal Salary Index (B).
For enquiries about this feature article, please call the Wages and Labour Costs Statistics Section (2), C&SD (Tel: 2887 5230).
"The Real Estate Sector in Hong Kong, 1997 to 2009"
The performance of the real estate sector, in particular the component industries of real estate development and leasing as well as real estate brokerage and agency, was largely underpinned by the developments in the local property market. On the other hand, the growth of the real estate maintenance management industry tended to be sustained by the progressive increase in housing stock and recently, also the growing demand for quality management and maintenance services.
This feature article analyses the industry structure and performance of the real estate sector in Hong Kong during the period of 1997 to 2009. The analyses in this feature article are mainly based on the business operating statistics compiled from data collected through the Annual Survey of Economic Activities conducted by C&SD. Reference is also made to relevant property market statistics compiled by other government departments. More detailed analyses by industry are available in the feature article.
For enquiries about this feature article, please call the Construction and Miscellaneous Services Statistics Section, C&SD (Tel: 2805 6424).
"The Situation of the Six Industries in Hong Kong in 2008 and 2009"
The Government has identified Six Industries where Hong Kong enjoys clear advantages and has great potential for further development. The Six Industries are cultural and creative industries, medical services, education services, innovation and technology, testing and certification services and environmental industries. Various measures to promote the development of these industries are being implemented by the Government, with a view to putting Hong Kong on a path towards a more diversified economy and sustainable development.
As the Six Industries generally straddle different industries, a new statistical framework has been developed by C&SD for measuring their economic contribution and employment, by taking into account relevant policy objectives, international guidelines and feedback from stakeholders. This feature article analyses the statistics showing the economic contribution and employment situation in respect of the Six Industries in 2008 and 2009.
For enquiries about this feature article, please call the National Income Section (1)2, C&SD (Tel: 2582 4927).
Published in bilingual form, the HKMDS is a compact volume of official statistics containing 140 tables. It collects up-to-date statistical series on various aspects of the social and economic situation of Hong Kong. Topics include population and vital events; labour; external trade; industrial production; land, housing, building and construction; transport, communications and tourism; public accounts, money and finance; prices; commerce; social conditions; energy; and national income and Balance of Payments. For selected key statistical items, over 20 charts depicting the annual trend in the past decade and quarterly or monthly trend in the recent two years are also available.
Users can download the publication free of charge at the website of C&SD (www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/products/publications/statistical_report/general_statistical_digest/index.jsp).
Print version of the publication is available for sale at HK$248 per issue. Purchase can be done in person at the Publications Unit of C&SD (Address: 19/F Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai; Tel: 2582 3025) or through mail order by returning a completed order form which can be downloaded from the C&SD website (www.censtatd.gov.hk/products_and_services/other_services/provision_of_stat/mail_ordering_of_publications/index.jsp). Print version of the publication is also available for sale online at the Government Bookstore of the Information Services Department (www.bookstore.gov.hk).
Enquiries about the contents of the publication can be directed to the General Statistics Section (1)B of C&SD (Tel: 2582 4738).
Ends/Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:03
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