Statistics and Figures on Social Security (Year 2024-25)
1. Number of cases and applications by type of social security scheme
| Type of Scheme | Number of cases (as at 28.2.2025) | Number of applications (1.4.2024-28.2.2025) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSA Scheme | 195 775 | 34 424 | |
| Portable CSSA Scheme | 574 | 81 | |
| Social Security Allowance (SSA) Scheme | Old Age Allowance | 361 202 | 37 379 |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 762 607 | 54 953 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 25 972 | 1 018 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 495 | 100 | |
| Disability Allowance | 180 367 | 29 315 | |
| Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme | 319 | 115 | |
| Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme | 9 670 | 9 919 | |
2. Number of CSSA cases by nature of case (as at February 2025)
| Nature of case | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Old Age | 110 943 |
| Permanent Disability | 16 704 |
| Ill Health | 27 762 |
| Single Parent | 19 025 |
| Low Earnings | 1 354 |
| Unemployment | 16 069 |
| Others | 3 918 |
| Total | 195 775 |
3. Number of SSA cases by type of allowance (as at February 2025)
| Type of allowance | Number of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Allowance | 361 202 | |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 762 607 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 25 972 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 495 | |
| Disability Allowance | Higher Disability Allowance | 20 108 |
| Normal Disability Allowance | 160 259 | |
| Sub-total | 180 367 | |
| Total | 1 332 643 | |