Statistics on Registered Social Workers

The Board will publish the statistics of RSWs regularly. As at 4/11/2026, the statistics of RSWs are as follows:

(1) Total RSWs: 30197

(2) Age Distribution:

Age Group	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
20-29	6111	20.23
30-39	10153	33.62
40-49	6975	23.09
50-59	4516	14.95
60 or above	2441	8.08
Total	30197	100

(3) Gender Distribution:

Gender	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
Male	9818	32.51
Female	20377	67.48
Total	30197	100

(4) Qualification of Registration Distribution:

Qualification	No. of RSWs	Percentage(%)
Degree	21388	70.82
Diploma	8759	29
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	8	0.02
Total	30197	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: 30197 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.