Economists Raise Hong Kong 2026 Growth View on Budget Support

Hong Kong’s economic growth for this year is expected to be higher than previously forecast, supported by improving financial activity and expansionary measures in the government’s Feb. 25 budget, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey conducted March 2-5.

Gross domestic product is seen expanding 2.9% this year, up from 2.5% in a survey conducted a quarter earlier. Economists also raised their on-year growth forecasts for each quarter, with all estimates at or above 2.5%. The median projection for next year was unchanged at 2.5%.