Hong Kong's population reached 7,389,500 in mid-2017, up 0.7 percent compared to a year ago, Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department said here on Thursday.

There were 59,600 births and 45,300 deaths, resulting in a natural population increase of 14,300, according to the department.

There was also an inflow of 55,700 one-way permit holders and a net outflow of 17,100 other Hong Kong residents, resulting in a net movement of 38,600 people, the department said.

The number of usual residents was 7,173,000 while the number of mobile residents was 216,500, according to the data.