Macau population
Macau is a province-level region in China, China. Resident population was 688,900 people in 2025, with a density of 23,592.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1970 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 683,100 people | 683,200 people | 672,800 people | 683,700 people | 688,300 people | 688,900 people |
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Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
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Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macau?
The resident population of Macau was 688,900 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Macau?
The population density is 23,592.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 29 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- BeijingProvince-level region
- TianjinProvince-level region
- ChongqingProvince-level region
- ShanghaiProvince-level region
- HebeiProvince-level region
- ShanxiProvince-level region
- Inner MongoliaProvince-level region
- LiaoningProvince-level region
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Data source: 澳门统计暨普查局 · Methodology and sources: Data sources