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Manpower Dynamics. Data Intelligence

Electronics and Telecommunications

Manufacturing, engineering services and trading services of electronic products; Telecommunications; ...

Covers :
1. Manufacturing
2. Telecommunications
3. Engineering Services
3. Information and Technology Services
4. Import and Export Trading
5. Wholesale and Retail
5. Design Houses, R&D / Educational Institutes & Public Bodies
6. Sizeable companies with related business
7. Start-up companies with related business

Electronics and Telecommunications Inner Banner

Year 2024 Tooltips

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Craftsman Tooltips

0

Operative Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 2.8%

Technician Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.0%

Craftsman Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.7%

Operative Tooltips

0

Vacancy rate: 1.2%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 1.6%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Professional / Technologist Tooltips

0

Technician Tooltips

0

Craftsman Tooltips

0

Operative Tooltips

0

Total

0

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 6.8%

Technician Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 5.5%

Craftsman Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 4.3%

Operative Tooltips

0

Turnover rate: 13.0%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional/ Technologist

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

83.0%First degree

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

49.0%Sub-degree

37.9%Diploma / Certificate

Icon of Craftsman

Craftsman Tooltips

49.5%Diploma / Certificate

46.9%Secondary 4 to 7

Icon of Operative

Operative Tooltips

66.2%Secondary 4 to 7

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Icon of Professional/ Technologist

Professional/ Technologist Tooltips

89.1%6 years to less than 10 years

Icon of Technician

Technician Tooltips

89.8%3 years to less than 6 years

Icon of Craftsman

Craftsman Tooltips

78.4%1 year to less than 3 years

Icon of Operative

Operative Tooltips

77.7%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Age of Employees

Manufacturing

45.5%31 – 45

45.2%46 – 60

Telecommunications

53.1%31 – 45

Engineering Services

46.5%46 – 60

38.0%31 – 45

Information Technology Services

46.5%31 – 45

27.9%46 – 60

Import and Export Trading

51.7%31 – 45

Wholesale and Retail

41.5%31 – 45

35.3%46 – 60

Design Houses, R&D / Educational Institutes and Public Bodies

38.9%46 – 60

38.6%31 – 45

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Lack of candidates with relevant experience

2nd

Terms of employment could not meet candidates’ expectations

3rd

Alternative offers in the market

Manpower Demand

Job Level

Professional / Technologist

Average Annual Growth

0

2024

Actual

0

2028

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures referred to employees and vacancies (the manpower in retail sector was excluded).
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Technician

Average Annual Growth

0

2024

Actual

0

2028

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures referred to employees and vacancies (the manpower in retail sector was excluded).
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Craftsman

Average Annual Growth

0

2024

Actual

0

2028

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures referred to employees and vacancies (the manpower in retail sector was excluded).
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the historical manpower survey data, together with the market trends in a longer term, technological developments of the industry and other social-economic determinants.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Report

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  • Electronics and Telecommunications
  • 2024 Manpower Survey Report

Driving the Future of Innovation and Technology: The Critical Need for Skilled Professionals in Electronics and Telecommunications Industries

The optimistic outlook for Hong Kong's electronics and telecommunications sectors is driving a pressing need for skilled manpower. The rollout of 5G technology presents significant development potential for various industries and applications in smart cities, which heightens the demand for specialised talent. Moreover, the aging population is amplifying the need for health solutions, further intensifying workforce requirements in life sciences. The explosive growth of e-commerce necessitates expertise in advanced electronic systems and secure payment technologies. In response, government initiatives are strengthening talent admission schemes to attract skilled professionals, ensuring a robust workforce and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a technology leader.

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  • Electronics and Telecommunications
  • 2024 Manpower Update Report

Immense Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics technologies have driven the digital transformation of businesses as well as creating new business opportunities and services, and improving the business operational efficiency and effectiveness. For the electronics and telecommunications (EC) industries, AI is a tool with immense potential and its applications are not to substitute existing processes but to explore new business opportunities and create new job positions. Big data will contribute to business operations enhancement through data-driven analysis and forecasting. Its applications can extend to provide data analytics services and solutions to other sectors and industries. The EC industries are one of the leading industries to drive innovation & technology (I&T) development in Hong Kong and support the I&T development of other sectors.