Macao SAR, China
Country statistics · 1990–present
Macao SAR, China at a Glance
Macao SAR, China is home to 687,000 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $85,904, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 83.3 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 687,000 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 5.3 and a death rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Macao SAR, China is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $63 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $85,904 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.0% in 2029, representing solid growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 1.6% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 83.3 years (2024), among the highest in the world. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.5% (2016), reflecting high literacy rates. 89.8% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.