Net migration in Macao
Macao: Net migration was -328 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Macao, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Macao recorded -328 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 120.2% on the previous year and down 104.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Macao peaked at 80,003 in 1964 and was at its lowest, -62,374, in 1973.
That places Macao 99th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,147 | -8,727 | 80,003 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,238 | -62,374 | 12,607 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,754 | 3,290 | 7,144 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,784 | 4,244 | 6,251 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,314 | 4,775 | 11,736 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,107 | 6,820 | 10,079 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,044 | -328 | 8,842 | 6 |
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More financial sector data for Macao
- Official exchange rate 8.03 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 9 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 171.39 billion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 117.0% (2025)
- Broad money 201.2% (2025)
- Net foreign assets 882.53 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 117.0% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 117.0% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. -79.5% (2025)
- Claims on central government -5.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Macao?
- Net migration in Macao was -328 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 80,003 in 1964.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was -62,374 in 1973.
- How does Macao rank for net migration?
- Macao ranks 99th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 104.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.