Population grows to 687,000 in H1

By the end of June 2024, the total population reached 687,000 – marking an increase of 8,200 from the previous year, primarily driven by a rise in non-resident workers, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

The demographic report reveals women make up 53.5% of the population, with 367,400 females compared to 319,600 males. This gender distribution reflects a consistent trend in Macau’s population dynamics.

In the first half (H1) of the year, live births decreased to 1,709, down 198 from the previous year, while mortality rates also fell, with 1,261 deaths recorded—575 fewer than last year. The leading causes of death were neoplasms (466), circulatory diseases (301), and respiratory diseases (218), accounting for 37%, 23.9%, and 17.3% of total deaths, respectively.

Marriage registrations rose slightly, with 1,662 cases, up by 60 year-on-year. In terms of migration, the number of new arrivals from mainland China with one-way permits decreased by 36 to 1,571, while those granted right of abode increased by 87 to 471.

Quarterly analysis shows a decline in live births, mortality, and marriages in the second quarter compared to the first. However, the number of non-resident workers rose to 181,108, an increase of 1,639 from the previous quarter, highlighting the ongoing demand for labor in Macau’s recovering economy. Nadia Shaw