Gross fixed capital formation in Macao
Macao: Gross fixed capital formation was 51.15 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Macao, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Macao stood at 51.15 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 51.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Macao peaked at 105.23 billion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9.27 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Macao 108th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Macao, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 9.27 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 9.93 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 10.22 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 10.94 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 13.59 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1987 | 13.98 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 16.31 billion constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 17.12 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 19.23 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 24.50 billion constant LCU | +27.4% |
| 1992 | 33.54 billion constant LCU | +36.9% |
| 1993 | 34.97 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 35.20 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 32.56 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 25.38 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1997 | 25.87 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 22.65 billion constant LCU | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 23.06 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 16.10 billion constant LCU | -30.2% |
| 2001 | 15.51 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 16.73 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 24.82 billion constant LCU | +48.4% |
| 2004 | 34.27 billion constant LCU | +38.1% |
| 2005 | 55.96 billion constant LCU | +63.3% |
| 2006 | 79.33 billion constant LCU | +41.8% |
| 2007 | 98.48 billion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 83.73 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 56.73 billion constant LCU | -32.2% |
| 2010 | 47.26 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 55.35 billion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 66.55 billion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 2013 | 72.75 billion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 99.80 billion constant LCU | +37.2% |
| 2015 | 105.23 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 92.99 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 90.09 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 81.26 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 66.87 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 58.01 billion constant LCU | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 56.28 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 44.98 billion constant LCU | -20.1% |
| 2023 | 53.80 billion constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 55.49 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 51.15 billion constant LCU | -7.8% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 51.15 billion constant LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 135.02 billion constant LCU, 38% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Macao's 51.15 billion constant LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 144.50 billion constant LCU, 35% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.67 billion constant LCU | 9.27 billion constant LCU | 17.12 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 27.70 billion constant LCU | 19.23 billion constant LCU | 35.20 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.17 billion constant LCU | 15.51 billion constant LCU | 98.48 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.82 billion constant LCU | 47.26 billion constant LCU | 105.23 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 53.29 billion constant LCU | 44.98 billion constant LCU | 58.01 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Macao
More economy & growth data for Macao
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.9796 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 74,350 current LCU per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0988 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 7,499 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.3012 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 22,860 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4232 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Macao?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Macao was 51.15 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 105.23 billion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.27 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Macao rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Macao ranks 108th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.