The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in July showed a rise of 225 cases, representing an increase of 0.1 per cent compared with that of June, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (August 20).

     The total CSSA caseload at the end of July stood at 194 773 (see attached table), with a total of 257 060 recipients.
      
     Analysed by case nature, both permanent disability cases and low-earnings cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 0.3 per cent to 16 148 cases and 1 250 cases respectively. Single parent cases decreased by 0.2 per cent to 17 817 cases. Unemployment cases dropped by 0.1 per cent to 15 169 cases.
      
     Old age cases registered an increase of 0.2 per cent to 111 997 cases. Ill-health cases increased by 0.1 per cent to 28 431 cases.
      

Ends/Thursday, August 20, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:00

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