Statistics and Figures on Social Security (Year 2025-26)
1. Number of cases and applications by type of social security scheme
| Type of Scheme | Number of cases (as at 31.3.2026) | Number of applications (1.4.2025-31.3.2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSSA Scheme | 194 549 | 40 472 | |
| Portable CSSA Scheme | 558 | 96 | |
| Social Security Allowance (SSA) Scheme | Old Age Allowance | 378 365 | 42 805 |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 805 191 | 62 676 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 28 088 | 1 062 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 593 | 82 | |
| Disability Allowance | 186 907 | 33 152 | |
| Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Scheme | 321 | 100 | |
| Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme | 6 871 | 7 345 | |
2. Number of CSSA cases by nature of case (as at 31.3.2026)
| Nature of case | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Old Age | 111 678 |
| Permanent Disability | 16 272 |
| Ill Health | 28 234 |
| Single Parent | 17 913 |
| Low Earnings | 1 271 |
| Unemployment | 15 240 |
| Others | 3 941 |
| Total | 194 549 |
3. Number of SSA cases by type of allowance (as at 31.3.2026)
| Type of allowance | Number of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Old Age Allowance | 378 365 | |
| Old Age Living Allowance | 805 191 | |
| Guangdong Scheme | 28 088 | |
| Fujian Scheme | 2 593 | |
| Disability Allowance | Higher Disability Allowance | 20 524 |
| Normal Disability Allowance | 166 383 | |
| Sub-total | 186 907 | |
| Total | 1 401 144 | |