The number of unemployed persons in Macau increased to 6.50 Thousand in April of 2026 from 6.20 Thousand in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Macau averaged 9.31 Thousand from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.20 Thousand in September of 2022 and a record low of 6.00 Thousand in March of 1997. source: Statistics and Census Service, Government of Macao SAR



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 374.60 377.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.40 66.70 percent Apr 2026
Population 0.69 0.69 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 6.50 6.20 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 1.80 1.60 percent Apr 2026
Wages 18300.00 17300.00 MOP/Monthly Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 12800.00 10000.00 MOP/Monthly Mar 2026


Macau Unemployed Persons
In Macau, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6.50 6.20 15.20 6.00 1996 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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