Total population in Macau (China)
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Macau (China) was 722,007 people, up from 720,262 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Macau (China) with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Macau (China)
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 722 007 |
| 2024 | 720 262 |
| 2023 | 713 912 |
| 2022 | 704 356 |
| 2021 | 694 402 |
| 2020 | 683 066 |
| 2019 | 670 974 |
| 2018 | 658 772 |
| 2017 | 646 554 |
| 2016 | 634 312 |
| 2015 | 622 179 |
| 2014 | 610 304 |
| 2013 | 598 743 |
| 2012 | 587 446 |
| 2011 | 575 633 |
| 2010 | 562 806 |
| 2009 | 549 483 |
| 2008 | 535 930 |
| 2007 | 522 276 |
| 2006 | 508 747 |
| 2005 | 495 410 |
| 2004 | 482 200 |
| 2003 | 469 053 |
| 2002 | 456 014 |
| 2001 | 445 125 |
| 2000 | 437 309 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.