Over 172,000 non-resident workers

The number of non-resident workers in Macau reached 172,062 in January this year, according to data released by the Human Resources Office. There are more than 31,297 non-resident workers when compared to January last year. The majority are from mainland China (11,523), followed by the Philippines (21,977). Mainland Chinese non-resident workers are mainly employed within the construction sector whereas Filipino citizens work mainly as domestic helpers.