While nine out of 10 Hongkongers aim to remain as self-sufficient as possible in their old age, they also expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest totals in Asia, according to survey results released on Monday.Based on the responses of 1,000 Hongkongers aged 18 and above, the Asia-care-survey-2026" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="150302" data-entity-type="event">Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 found clear gaps between awareness and action in both preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance.Respondents said they expected to spend an annual average of about HK$94,000 (US$12,000) on unexpected healthcare needs but only 57 per cent felt prepared to cover that cost.
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Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age, but survey finds ‘clear readiness gap’
A recent Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026, based on responses from 1,000 Hongkongers aged 18 and above, reveals a significant disconnect between aspirations and preparedness for old age. While 90% of respondents aim for self-sufficiency in their later years, they anticipate 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest figures in Asia.
Cheryl ArcibalSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-22 · 05:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A recent Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026, based on responses from 1,000 Hongkongers aged 18 and above, reveals a significant disconnect between aspirations and preparedness for old age. While 90% of respondents aim for self-sufficiency in their later years, they anticipate 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence, among the highest figures in Asia. The survey identified a "clear readiness gap" in both preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance. Although Hongkongers expect to spend an average of HK$94,000 annually on unexpected healthcare needs, only 57% feel prepared to meet this cost.
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The survey found clear gaps between awareness and action in preventive healthcare and financial self-reliance.
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Only 57% of respondents feel prepared to cover unexpected healthcare costs.
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Respondents expect to spend an annual average of HK$94,000 (US$12,000) on unexpected healthcare needs.
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Hongkongers expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence in old age.
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Nine out of 10 Hongkongers aim for self-sufficiency in old age.
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