The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in October showed a drop of 181 cases, representing a decrease of 0.1 per cent compared with that of September, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (November 18).

     The total CSSA caseload at the end of October stood at 194 126 (see attached table), with a total of 256 998 recipients.

     Analysed by case nature, unemployment cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 0.8 per cent to 15 691 cases. Single parent cases dropped by 0.6 per cent to 18 246 cases. Permanent disability cases declined by 0.4 per cent to 16 414 cases.

     Low-earnings cases registered an increase of 0.7 per cent to 1 278 cases. Ill-health cases increased by 0.1 per cent to 27 834 cases. Old age cases remained steady at 110 711 cases.

Ends/Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Issued at HKT 17:00

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