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HONG KONG HOUSING SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT 2020/21
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
業務概覽
MEETING THE NEEDS OF AN AGEING POPULATION 關 顧 樂 齡 人 口 所 需
Age Profile of Housing Society Rental Estates Residents
房協出租屋邨居民年齡分布
No. of Residents
居民人數
as at 31 March 2021
截至二零二一年三月三十一日止
Age Range 年齡 0-19 (9%)
20-39 (21%)
40-59 (30%)
≥60 (40%)
Population 人數 7,205
16,744 24,570 32,784
Total 總數
For over 70 years, the work of the Housing Society has been guided by a vision for a future in which seniors can age with dignity. Along the way, we have pioneered various housing schemes integrated with a diversity of services and support for seniors across different income groups to help them age in place. That vision has now become more critical than ever given the rapidly ageing population in Hong Kong and the challenges posed by the pandemic.
According to the Census and Statistics Department, the number of people aged 65 or older is estimated to increase to 33.3 per cent of the total population in 2039 as compared with 18.4 per cent in 2019. The elderly population is projected to nearly double in the coming 20 years.
The elderly were one of the most vulnerable community groups during the unprecedented upheavals surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic during the year. The Housing Society, therefore, prioritised supporting the elderly and addressing the needs of the vulnerable to ensure their health and safety.
七十多年來，房協的工作一貫秉持著讓長者 有尊嚴地安享頤年的願景。我們多年來推出 多項創新房屋方案，為不同收入階層的長者 提供多元服務和支援，協助他們居家安老。 鑑於香港人口老化加快，加上疫情所帶來的 挑戰，此願景比以往更具深遠意義。
根據政府統計處的資料，六十五歲或以上人 口估計將於二零三九年增加至佔總人口百分 之三十三點三，而於二零一九年佔百分之 十八點四。於未來二十年，預計老年人口將 增加近一倍。
年內新冠肺炎疫情令社會各界經歷前所未見 的衝擊，而長者是受到最嚴重影響的弱勢群 體之一。因此，房協優先為長者提供支援， 關顧長者所需，確保他們的安全和健康。