The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in June showed a rise of 181 cases, representing an increase of 0.1 per cent compared with that of May, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (July 17).
          
     The total CSSA caseload at the end of June stood at 194 548 (see attached table), with a total of 256 732 recipients.
          
     Analysed by case nature, low-earnings cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 0.3 per cent to 1 254 cases. Single parent cases decreased by 0.2 per cent to 17 852 cases.
      
     Both permanent disability cases and ill-health cases registered an increase of 0.2 per cent to 16 195 cases and 28 390 cases respectively. Old age cases increased by 0.1 per cent to 111 730 cases. Unemployment cases remained steady at 15 184 cases.

Ends/Friday, July 17, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:00

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