Macao: economy and key statistics
Macao is number 94 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $52.1 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $75,902. The economy grew by 4.7% in 2025. Unemployment is 2.3%. The economy is 92% services, 5% industry.
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National power
Macao is number 126 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 27.3 out of 100: economic 57, technology 6, military 0 and human capital 56.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $52.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $94.0 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $75,902 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.7% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 0.3% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.7 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 92% | 2024 |
| Industry share of GDP | 5% | 2024 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 1% | 2024 |
| Exports share of GDP | 92% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 3.8% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 0% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 0.31% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 90% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Macao exported goods worth about $1.1bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Natural, cultured pearls: $0.3bn (28.0% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $0.2bn (17.2% of goods exports)
- Clocks and watches: $0.2bn (14.3% of goods exports)
- Articles of leather: $0.1bn (7.7% of goods exports)
- Apparel and clothing accessories: $0.1bn (5.7% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Macao?
Macao had a GDP of $52.1 billion in 2025, ranking number 94 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Macao?
GDP per person in Macao was $75,902 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Macao growing?
The economy of Macao grew by 4.7% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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