Is Hong Kong counted as an MEDC or an LEDC?

Question

it has developed parts, but a lot of poverty. I need to do a project on some countries and I can't figure out if Hong Kong is an MEDC or LEDC. China is probably an LEDC, but Hong Kong is different, so what is it?

Answer 1

If I am not mistaken, a country/state's development level is partly measured by its per capita income level; per capita GDP.

In the case of Hong Kong, its per capita GDP is at USD 37,300 at 2006 estimate.

That actually makes it a developed economy.

Answer 2

Hong Kong, though part of China now, is a Special Administrative Region of China enjoying autonomy in managing its affairs. It was a British colony till 1997 when it was returned to China. Hong Kong is pretty well developed and considered the third most expensive place in the world. As for poverty, where is it not there - It is there in America, Europe and other developed countries.

Answer 3

First of all, you need to do a project on some countries but Hong Kong is not a country, it's part of China. Secondly, Hong Kong is well-developed and developed even earlier than mainland China and Taiwan. Living standard is higher than China and Taiwan and many other Asian countries.