Quick Data on Macau
| Short Name | Macau |
| Capital | n/a |
| Long Name | Macau Special Administrative Region |
| Country Code | MC |
| Continent | Southeast Asia |
| Total Area | 28.2 sq km |
| Population | 614,458 |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Nationality | Chinese |
Geography of Macau
As a country in East Asia/Southeast Asia, with coordinates at 22 10 N, 113 33 E, Macau neighbors China 3 km. The terrain in Macau is described as generally flat, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Macau: subtropical; marine with cool winters, warm summers.
| Surface Total | 28.2 sq km |
| Land Surface | 28.2 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 3 km |
| Neighbor Countries | China 3 km |
| Coastline | 41 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Alto Coloane 172 m |
Resources of Macau
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being NEGL. The agricultural land occupies 0.00% of Macau, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.00%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 0 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 100.00% | 28 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Macau
The population of the country is estimated at 614,458 people, with the biggest urban area having n/a. Known as Chinese, the people from Macau come from diversified ethnic groups such as Chinese 88.7%, Portuguese 1.1%, mixed 1.1%, other 9.2% (includes Macanese – mixed Portuguese and Asian ancestry) (2016 est.). The official language is Cantonese. Religions: folk religionist 58.9%, Buddhist 17.3%, Christian 7.2%, other 1.2%, none 15.4% (2010 est.).
| Population | 614,458 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Official Language | Cantonese |
| Other Languages | Cantonese 80.1%, Mandarin 5.5%, other Chinese dialects 5.3%, Tagalog 3%, English 2.8%, Portuguese 0.6%, other 2.8% (2016 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 7.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 4.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 100.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 2.41 physicians/1,000 population (2010) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Macau
Macau is a executive-led limited democracy; a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. The legal system makes use of civil law system based on the Portuguese model.
| Governing Type | executive-led limited democracy; a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China |
| Citizenship by Birth | see China |
| Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
| Dual Citizenship | n/a |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age in direct elections for some legislative positions, universal for permanent residents living in Macau for the past 7 years; note – indirect elections are limited to organizations registered as “corporate voters” and an election committee for the chief executive drawn from broad regional groupings, municipal organizations, central government bodies, and elected Macau officials |
Economy of Macau
From a population total of 614,458, the labor force is 400,000 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: only 2% of land area is cultivated, mainly by vegetable growers; fishing, mostly for crustaceans, is important; some of the catch is exported to Hong Kong. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys. Its exports cover clothing, textiles, footwear, toys, electronics, machinery and parts. The main import products are: raw materials and semi-manufactured goods, consumer goods (foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco, garments and footwear, motor vehicles), capital goods, mineral fuels and oils.
| Exports | $1.45 billion (2018) |
| Imports | $11.1 billion (2018) |
| Export Partners | Hong Kong 62.1%, China 16.5%, US 1% (2018) |
| Import Partners | China 35%, Italy 8.6%, Hong Kong 7.8%, France 8.4%, Switzerland 7.7%, Japan 8.1%, US 4.1% (2018) |
| GDP / Capita | $122,000 (2018) |
| Electricity Production | 929 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 460,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 77.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Macau, statistics sectio
