Population of Macao
As of May 2026, the population of Macao is 729.2 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 9 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.20%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 36.2 years in 2016 to 39.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 85.9 years and population density is 22.8 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 1.18% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 14.42 thousand in 2010 to nearly 8.61 thousand in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Macao, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 82.3 years in 2006 to 85.9 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 4 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Macao
The cities of Macao are mostly small, but 2 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Macau, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 649.3 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Taipa, Our Lady of Carmo with 112.1 thousand and Sé with 52.2 thousand.
These are the 8 most populous cities in Macao:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macau | 649,335 |
| 2 | Taipa, Our Lady of Carmo | 112,051 |
| 3 | Sé | 52,200 |
| 4 | Luhuan, Saint Francis Xavier | 36,384 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Zhuojiacun, Our Lady of Carmo | 24,000 |
| 6 | Lai Chi Van, Saint Francis Xavier | 22,125 |
| 7 | Jiu’ao, Saint Francis Xavier | 850 |
| 8 | Cotai | 300 |