Macao GDP Per Capita (2026)
Macao has a highly service-oriented economy centered on tourism, gaming, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and related business activity. GDP per capita is particularly informative because substantial economic production is generated within a very small population. The territory’s dependence on visitor spending can create significant changes in economic activity across different years. Explore Macao’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$76,446
Est. in USD
World Rank
#15
Out of 218 economies
Change vs 2025
+2.7%
+$1,981
Asia Rank
#2
Out of 51 economies
1. Macao GDP Per Capita in 2026
Macao’s GDP per capita reflects a high level of economic output per resident, driven primarily by tourism, gaming, hospitality, and associated services. Adjusting total economic production for the territory’s small population can result in a very different picture from total GDP alone. The indicator provides a useful population-adjusted perspective on productivity and economic activity.
2. Macao GDP Per Capita Growth (2001–2026)
3. Macao GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,446 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $74,465 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $71,869 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | $66,735 | +80.1% |
| 2022 | $37,053 | -17.4% |
| 2021 | $44,839 | +21.2% |
| 2020 | $37,008 | -54.3% |
| 2019 | $80,967 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | $82,524 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $77,013 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | $69,724 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $69,481 | -19.5% |
| 2014 | $86,342 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $84,871 | +14.4% |
| 2012 | $74,216 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | $66,117 | +29.3% |
| 2010 | $51,139 | +28.4% |
| 2009 | $39,826 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | $38,286 | +11.7% |
| 2007 | $34,269 | +18.3% |
| 2006 | $28,970 | +15.4% |
| 2005 | $25,110 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | $23,006 | +24.6% |
| 2003 | $18,462 | +10.3% |
| 2002 | $16,734 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | $15,724 | — |
4. Macao GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+2.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+70.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+9.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+163.9%
(2006 to 2026)
Macao’s GDP per capita can experience sharp movements as visitor arrivals, tourism spending, gaming revenue, investment, inflation, and regional travel conditions change. Because the economy is concentrated in a small number of service industries, external disruptions can have an unusually large impact. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed through boom, contraction, and recovery periods.
5. Macao GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Macao
$76,446
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$38,223
$76,446
USD
Macao’s GDP per capita is approximately
299.4%
above the
Asia average
and
203.6%
above the world average.
6. Macao GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Singapore | $107,758 |
| #2 | Macao | $76,446 |
| #3 | Israel | $69,804 |
| #4 | Qatar | $68,138 |
| #5 | Hong Kong | $59,640 |
| #6 | United Arab Emirates | $54,214 |
| #7 | Cyprus | $45,409 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Macao
Macao GDP (Nominal)
$54.2 Billion
(2026)
Macao GDP Per Capita
$76,446
(2026)
Macao’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated within the territory, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for its small population. Total GDP highlights the size of the tourism and gaming economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Both indicators together provide important context for interpreting Macao’s economy.
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8. Macao GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $79,277 | +3.7% |
| 2028 | $82,459 | +4.0% |
| 2029 | $85,904 | +4.2% |
| 2030 | $89,457 | +4.1% |
Macao GDP per capita is projected to reach $89,457 by 2030, representing a 17.0% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Macao GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Macao GDP per capita is estimated at $76,446 in 2026.
It ranks #15 globally and #2 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 2.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 70.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 9.6%.
It is approximately 299.4% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 203.6% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $89,457 by 2030, 17.0% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Macao GDP Per Capita FAQs
Macao GDP per capita is estimated at $76,446 in 2026.
Macao ranks #15 globally and #2 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 2.7% compared with 2025.
Macao GDP per capita was approximately $69,481 in 2015.
Macao GDP per capita is approximately 299.4% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.