The total number of cases receiving comprehensive social assistance in Hong Kong in June was 195,196, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to the previous month.

17/07/2025

On July 17, the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department released the number of cases that received Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) in June.

On July 17, the latest figures released by the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) cases showed that in June, a total of 195,196 cases received CSSA, a decrease of 240 cases compared to May, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.1%. The total number of beneficiaries was 261,440. In terms of case categories, the month-on-month decrease in the low-income category was 1.4%, with 1,312 cases. The permanent disability category decreased by 0.4%, with 16,534 cases. Cases in the poor health and single parent categories both decreased by 0.2%, with 27,723 and 18,842 cases respectively. The elderly category decreased by 0.1%, with 110,691 cases. The unemployment category remained stable, with 16,150 cases.

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