Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Macao
Macao: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 0.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Macao, 1991–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Macao stood at 0.6%.
The figure is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Macao peaked at 13.0% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2013.
That places Macao 196th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Macao, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13.0% | — |
| 1992 | 10.3% | -20.9% |
| 1993 | 8.0% | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 7.3% | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 6.6% | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 6.7% | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 7.3% | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 7.3% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 7.4% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 6.0% | -19.4% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | -12.1% |
| 2003 | 4.6% | -12.0% |
| 2004 | 3.7% | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | -15.7% |
| 2006 | 2.9% | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 2.1% | -27.2% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | -31.8% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -30.8% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -44.0% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | -14.1% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | +37.8% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | +55.1% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -18.9% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | -15.1% |
Macao compared with similar countries
- Macao's 0.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 7% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Macao's 0.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.1%, 9% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.1% | 6.5% | 13.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 1.0% | 7.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Macao
- 193 Tuvalu 1.0% compare
- 194 Hong Kong 0.9% compare
- 195 Cayman Islands 0.9% compare
- 197 Bahamas 0.6% compare
- 198 Sao Tome and Principe 0.6% compare
- 199 Micronesia (country) 0.5% compare
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Macao?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Macao was 0.6% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2013.
- How does Macao rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Macao ranks 196th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.