What is the population of Macao in 2026?
Macao has a population of 685,900 people (2025 estimate), which is 169th in the world and about 0.01% of the global total.
Officially Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Population 2025
685,900
0.01% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.16%
−1,097 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
20,570/km²
33 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
39.6 years
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Macao
With a population of 685,900 spread across just 33 km², Macao ranks 167th globally and sustains one of the world's highest population densities at 20,570 people per km². The territory is entirely urban and borders China. Established in 1557, it operates as a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and uses the Macanese pataca as currency, with Portuguese and Chinese as official languages.
A median age of 39.6 years and life expectancy of 83.3 years reflect an aging population, while the fertility rate of 0.6 births per woman and annual decline of -0.2% indicate ongoing contraction. GDP per capita stands at $75,902, among the highest globally. These demographic trends suggest a mature economy supported by a smaller, older workforce.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Macao
- Continent
- Asia
- ISO codes
- MO · MAC
- Demonym
- Macanese
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP P)
- State inception
- 1557
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +853
- Internet TLD
- .mo
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- Portuguese
- Chinese
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Macao: Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Macao: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Environment
Not published for Macao: Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Macao.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Macao.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Macao as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Macao Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Macao | 686K |
Countries Bordering Macao
1 land border.
- China1.41B · −0.17%
Macao Population FAQ
Is the population of Macao growing or shrinking?
Macao's population is shrinking at −0.16% per year, a change of roughly 1,097 people annually.
What is the capital of Macao?
The capital of Macao is Macao.
How densely populated is Macao?
Macao has 20,570/km² across 33 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Macao?
Life expectancy at birth in Macao is 83.3 years (2024).
What is the median age in Macao?
The median age in Macao is 39.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Macao in?
Macao is in Asia.