Statistics on Registered Social Workers

The Board will publish the statistics of RSWs regularly. As at 12/10/2026, the statistics of RSWs are as follows:

(1) Total RSWs: 30143

(2) Age Distribution:

Age Group	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
20-29	6044	20.05
30-39	10150	33.67
40-49	6977	23.14
50-59	4522	15
60 or above	2449	8.12
Total	30143	100

(3) Gender Distribution:

Gender	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
Male	9796	32.49
Female	20345	67.49
Total	30143	100

(4) Qualification of Registration Distribution:

Qualification	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
Degree	21327	70.75
Diploma	8763	29.07
Possess social work experience that fulfills the requirement of the Ordinance	42	0.13
Not holding recognized social work qualification, but currently occupied or has been accepted for a social work post	11	0.03
Total	30143	100

(5) Statistics Filter:

Age:	to
Sex:	MaleFemale
Category for Registration:	12
Qualification for Registration:	Holding recognized social work degreeHolding recognized social work diplomaNot holding recognized social work qualification but possess social work experience that fulfills the requirement of the OrdinanceNot holding but pending the award of a recognized social work qualification, whilst currently occupies a social work post or has been accepted for a social work post
Years of Registration:v	to

Result: 30143 records

* Figures provided in the statistics are solely generated from the information provided by registered social workers. As they may not update the changes in their personal particulars with the Board promptly, there may be discrepancies in the figures and the degree of variance is unknown.