Gross national expenditure in Macao
Macao: Gross national expenditure was 228.12 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
228.12 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
127th
of 186 countries
All-time high
229.39 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
6.33 billion current LCU
in 1982
Years of data
44
1982–2025
Gross national expenditure in Macao, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in Macao is 228.12 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Macao peaked at 229.39 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.33 billion current LCU, in 1982.
Macao ranks 127th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Macao, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6.33 billion current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 7.55 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1984 | 8.68 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 9.41 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 10.83 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1987 | 12.78 billion current LCU | +18.0% |
| 1988 | 15.34 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1989 | 17.89 billion current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 20.61 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 25.69 billion current LCU | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 32.50 billion current LCU | +26.5% |
| 1993 | 37.13 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 1994 | 41.84 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 43.45 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 42.49 billion current LCU | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 43.70 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 41.51 billion current LCU | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 41.79 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 37.64 billion current LCU | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 37.24 billion current LCU | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 39.00 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 43.04 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 50.68 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 2005 | 65.85 billion current LCU | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 85.33 billion current LCU | +29.6% |
| 2007 | 108.03 billion current LCU | +26.6% |
| 2008 | 113.36 billion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 97.44 billion current LCU | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 101.91 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 124.71 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2012 | 145.51 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 165.29 billion current LCU | +13.6% |
| 2014 | 207.82 billion current LCU | +25.7% |
| 2015 | 221.91 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 213.09 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 218.64 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 226.15 billion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 221.76 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 202.18 billion current LCU | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 214.65 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 202.64 billion current LCU | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 224.57 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 229.39 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 228.12 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 228.12 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 501.74 billion current LCU, 45% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Macao's 228.12 billion current LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 890.20 billion current LCU, 26% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.10 billion current LCU | 6.33 billion current LCU | 17.89 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 37.07 billion current LCU | 20.61 billion current LCU | 43.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.76 billion current LCU | 37.24 billion current LCU | 113.36 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 184.68 billion current LCU | 101.91 billion current LCU | 226.15 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 216.92 billion current LCU | 202.18 billion current LCU | 229.39 billion current 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 national expenditure in Macao?
- Gross national expenditure in Macao was 228.12 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 229.39 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.33 billion current LCU in 1982.
- How does Macao rank for gross national expenditure?
- Macao ranks 127th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.