Macao Population
East Asia & Pacific · 167th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
676,997
The population of Macao is about 676,997 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 677 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.01% of the world's people.
Macao is ranked 167th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 1.30% a year. It peaked around 2024 at 687 thousand and is projected to fall to 620 thousand by 2050. That is 3.9 times its 1960 population of 173 thousand. With 20,330 people per square kilometre, it is one of the most densely populated places in the world. 100% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
677 thousand
Yearly change
−1.30%
World rank
167th
Share of world
0.01%
Density
20,330/km²
Land area
33 km²
Life expectancy
83.3 yrs
Births per woman
0.58
GDP per capita
$75,902
GDP
$52.1B
Population of Macao, 1960–2050
Macao population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 173,315 | — | 5,205 |
| 1970 | 257,396 | +0.82% | 7,730 |
| 1980 | 239,650 | +1.89% | 7,197 |
| 1990 | 334,950 | +3.03% | 10,059 |
| 2000 | 430,600 | +0.75% | 12,931 |
| 2010 | 537,000 | +0.37% | 16,126 |
| 2020 | 685,400 | +1.99% | 20,583 |
| 2024 | 687,000 | +1.21% | 20,631 |
| 2026proj. | 676,974 | −1.30% | 20,330 |
| 2030proj. | 679,666 | +0.06% | 20,410 |
| 2040proj. | 656,613 | −0.49% | 19,718 |
| 2050proj. | 619,515 | −0.55% | 18,604 |
Macao vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 263 times as many people as Macao. Bangladesh is 14.9 times less densely populated.
Macao population: questions and answers
What is the population of Macao in 2026?
About 676,974 (677 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Macao's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 1.30% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Macao?
About 20,330 people per km², with a land area of 33 km².
What will the population of Macao be in 2050?
About 620 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Macao?
Municipality of Macau.
What is the life expectancy in Macao?
83.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.