Macau
- Capital:
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Eastern Asia
- Largest Cities:
- Taipa Downtown, NATAP (Areia Preta Reclamation), Areia Preta and Iao Hon
- Abbreviation:
- MAC
723,188
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
723,188
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Macau's population is projected to be 345,983 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 723,188 | 0.82% | 168 |
| 2025 | 722,007 | 1.11% | 168 |
| 2020 | 683,067 | 1.8% | 168 |
| 2019 | 670,974 | 1.85% | 168 |
| 2018 | 658,772 | 1.89% | 168 |
| 2017 | 646,554 | 1.93% | 168 |
| 2015 | 622,179 | 2.03% | 169 |
| 2010 | 562,806 | 2.58% | 168 |
| 2005 | 495,411 | 2.53% | 169 |
| 2000 | 437,309 | 1.87% | 171 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 723,188 | 0.82% | 168 |
| 2032 | 727,005 | 0.08% | 168 |
| 2037 | 717,563 | -0.26% | 169 |
| 2042 | 699,236 | -0.52% | 171 |
| 2047 | 680,716 | -0.53% | 171 |
| 2052 | 658,651 | -0.66% | 172 |
| 2057 | 631,071 | -0.85% | 172 |
| 2062 | 602,812 | -0.91% | 173 |
| 2067 | 568,731 | -1.16% | 175 |
| 2072 | 529,101 | -1.43% | 175 |
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Taipa Downtown has a metropolitan area population of 84,329, comprising 11.66%% of Macau's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taipa Downtown | 84,329 | 11.66% |
| 2 | NATAP (Areia Preta Reclamation) | 77,993 | 10.78% |
| 3 | Areia Preta and Iao Hon | 61,704 | 8.53% |
| 4 | Coloane | 46,718 | 6.46% |
| 5 | Barca | 45,937 | 6.35% |
| 6 | Barra and Manduco | 41,648 | 5.76% |
| 7 | Tamagnini Barbosa | 33,206 | 4.59% |
| 8 | Ilha Verde | 33,127 | 4.58% |
| 9 | Fai Chi Kei | 31,668 | 4.38% |
| 10 | Mong Ha and Reservatorio | 30,042 | 4.15% |
As of 2026, Macau has a total population of 723,188, ranking as the 168th most populous nation in the world.
Macau has a net population change of approximately 4 people per day, driven by 12 births, 10 deaths, and net immigration of 2 people.
Macau represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.01% of Asia's population.
Macau has a population density of 24106.3 people per km² (approximately 62435.0 per mi²), making it the 2nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 99.01% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026