Statistics and Figures on Social Security (Year 2026-27)
1. Number of cases and applications by type of social security scheme
| Type of Scheme | Number of cases (as at 30.9.2026) | Number of applications (1.4.2026-30.9.2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSA Scheme | 194 750 | 20 498 | |
| Portable CSSA Scheme | 587 | 64 | |
| Social Security Allowance (SSA) Scheme | Old Age Allowance | 388 287 | 22 070 |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 820 243 | 27 911 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 29 252 | 638 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 631 | 44 | |
| Disability Allowance | 190 743 | 17 089 | |
| Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme | 309 | 72 | |
| Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme | 5 673 | 2 523 | |
2. Number of CSSA cases by nature of case (as at 30.9.2026)
| Nature of case | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Old Age | 112 358 |
| Permanent Disability | 16 062 |
| Ill Health | 28 571 |
| Single Parent | 17 517 |
| Low Earnings | 1 247 |
| Unemployment | 15 123 |
| Others | 3 872 |
| Total | 194 750 |
3. Number of SSA cases by type of allowance (as at 30.9.2026)
| Type of allowance | Number of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Allowance | 388 287 | |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 820 243 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 29 252 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 631 | |
| Disability Allowance | Higher Disability Allowance | 21 027 |
| Normal Disability Allowance | 169 716 | |
| Sub-total | 190 743 | |
| Total | 1 431 156 | |