The number of unemployed persons in Macau decreased to 5.90 Thousand in August of 2026 from 6.40 Thousand in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Macau averaged 9.23 Thousand from 1996 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 15.20 Thousand in September of 2022 and a record low of 5.90 Thousand in August of 2026. source: Statistics and Census Service, Government of Macao SAR



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 375.90 376.70 Thousand Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 66.70 66.80 percent Aug 2026
Population 0.69 0.69 Million Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 5.90 6.40 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.00 1.90 percent Aug 2026
Wages 18000.00 18300.00 MOP/Monthly Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 10000.00 12800.00 MOP/Monthly Jun 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
5.90 6.40 15.20 5.90 1996 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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