French people in Hong Kong
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The French Consulate estimates there are over 25,000 French citizens in Hong Kong.[1] The Immigration Department of Hong Kong estimated that 6,534 French nationals were in Hong Kong in 2019, an increase from 2,375 in 2009; the IMMD counts people physically present in Hong Kong because some people with Hong Kong permanent residency may have left the city.[2]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 25,000 (2016, French Consulate) 6,534 (2019, Immigration Department) |
It is the largest French community in Asia.[3]
Education
The French International School of Hong Kong operates multiple campuses in Hong Kong.
Famous ethnic French people
- Camille Cheng: Swimmer
- Alexandre Dujardin: Footballer
- Remi Dujardin: Footballer
- Henri Vetch: Publisher, and first head of Hong Kong University Press[4]
