Annual change in population in Macao
Macao: Annual change in population was 9,556 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Macao, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual change in population in Macao stood at 9,556 people.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Macao peaked at 43,529 people in 1964 and was at its lowest, -28,942 people, in 1974.
Macao ranks 139th of 236 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -2,026 people | -5,247 people | 3,451 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 7,688 people | -5,100 people | 43,529 people | 10 |
| 1970s | -1,416 people | -28,942 people | 9,715 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,806 people | 4,948 people | 12,311 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,103 people | 7,437 people | 11,900 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,924 people | 7,063 people | 13,654 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,149 people | 11,302 people | 13,317 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,734 people | 9,556 people | 12,087 people | 4 |
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More population data for Macao
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Population density 10,036 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 7,889 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 0.582 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 0.582 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 0 people (2017)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 0.582 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 0.662 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 0.6589 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Macao?
- Annual change in population in Macao was 9,556 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 43,529 people in 1964.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was -28,942 people in 1974.
- How does Macao rank for annual change in population?
- Macao ranks 139th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.