Macau Unemployment Rate Ticks Down to 1.7%

2026-03-02 10:10 By Mariene Camarillo 1 min. read

The unemployment rate in Macau edged down to 1.7% in January 2026 from 1.8% in the previous month.

The number of unemployed persons decreased by 300 month-on-month to 6,500, while total employment contracted by 400 to 378,900.

Job gains were recorded in gaming, wholesale and retail trade, real estate, hotels and related services, and restaurants, while the construction sector saw a decline in employment.

The labor force participation rate edged down to 67.1% from 67.2% in the previous two months.

The male participation rate remained unchanged at 69.2%, while the female participation rate ticked lower to 65.4% from 65.5%.



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