Population of Macao

As of April 2025, the population of Macao is 719.7 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 9 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.24%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 36 years in 2015 to 39.4 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 85.8 years and population density is 22.6 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Macao peaked in 1961, reaching around 4.06% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.22% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 14.42 thousand in 2010 to nearly 8.77 thousand in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Macao, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 82 years in 2005 to 85.8 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.