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Macao SAR, China Labor Force Participation

Labor force participation rate  SL.TLF.CACT.ZS

67.85% −0.43pp (-0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #36 Global Peak 71.40% (2014) Source World Bank

Macao SAR, China Labor Force Participation (1990–2025)

Overview

Macao SAR, China's labor force participation stood at 67.85% in 2025, a decline of +0.43pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.78% by 2026. Macao SAR, China ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Labor Force Participation YoY change Rank
2028* trend 67.67% - -
2027* trend 67.73% - -
2026* trend 67.78% - -
2025 67.85% −0.43pp #36
2024 68.28% +0.31pp #34
2023 67.97% +1.32pp #36
2022 66.65% −2.28pp #46
2021 68.92% +0.25pp #33
2020 68.67% −1.12pp #31
2019 69.79% −0.29pp #30
2018 70.08% +0.22pp #32
2017 69.86% −0.20pp #31
2016 70.06% −0.74pp #30
2015 70.81% −0.60pp #28
2014 71.40% +0.54pp #27
2013 70.86% +0.12pp #29
2012 70.74% −0.13pp #30
2011 70.87% +0.88pp #30
Show all years (1990-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +43.4% GDP growth 21.6% C/A balance 40.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Macao SAR, China matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macao SAR, China's labor force participation?

Macao SAR, China's labor force participation was 67.85% in 2025. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest labor force participation in Macao SAR, China?

Macao SAR, China's labor force participation peaked at 71.40% in 2014.

What was the lowest labor force participation in Macao SAR, China?

The lowest labor force participation in Macao SAR, China was 57.85% in 1990.

How does Macao SAR, China rank in labor force participation?

Macao SAR, China ranks 36th globally in labor force participation as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for labor force participation?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected labor force participation of Macao SAR, China in 2026?

Macao SAR, China's labor force participation is projected to reach 67.78% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the labor force participation of Macao SAR, China in 2025?

The labor force participation of Macao SAR, China in 2025 was 67.85%. This ranks 36th in the world.

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