Macau’s workforce expanded by nearly 6,000 non-resident workers in 2024, according to data from the Labour Affairs Bureau.
By December, the city employed more than 182,000 migrant workers, marking an increase of around 5,900 compared to the same period in 2023.
This rise also reflects a recovery of nearly 30,700 workers since the end of pandemic-related restrictions.
However, the current figure still falls short of the pre-pandemic peak of 196,538 non-resident workers recorded in late 2019.
By January 2023, the territory had lost almost 45,000 workers compared to that peak.
The hotel and restaurant sector saw the largest increase in non-resident workers in 2024, adding 4,561 employees. The domestic workers sector also recorded a notable rise, with 1,678 more workers joining. Additionally, cultural and recreational activities, including the casino industry, employed 1,418 more non-resident workers last year.
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