Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China

Macau, China: Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or was 45.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
45.8%
Change on year
up 50.7%
World rank
42nd
of 58 countries
All-time high
73.0%
in 2017
All-time low
4.3%
in 2008
Years of data
11
2008–2021

Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China, 2008–2021

0204060802008201420212008: 4.3 %2009: 9.4 %2011: 13.7 %2012: 21.6 %2013: 20.1 %2014: 20.1 %2015: 19.8 %2016: 15.5 %2017: 73 %2018: 30.4 %2021: 45.8 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Macau, China recorded 45.8% for proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.7% on the previous year and up 234.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China peaked at 73.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2008.

That places Macau, China 42nd out of 58 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, female (%) in Macau, China, 2008 to 2021.
Year % Change
2008 4.3%
2009 9.4% +118.6%
2011 13.7% +45.7%
2012 21.6% +57.7%
2013 20.1% -6.9%
2014 20.1% +0.0%
2015 19.8% -1.5%
2016 15.5% -21.7%
2017 73.0% +371.0%
2018 30.4% -58.4%
2021 45.8% +50.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.8% 4.3% 9.4% 2
2010s 26.8% 13.7% 73.0% 8
2020s 45.8% 45.8% 45.8% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China?
Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China was 45.8% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or recorded in Macau, China?
The highest recorded value was 73.0% in 2017.
What is the lowest proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or recorded in Macau, China?
The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2008.
How does Macau, China rank for proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or?
Macau, China ranks 42nd out of 58 countries with data for 2021.
Is proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or rising or falling in Macau, China?
Over the last ten years it is up 234.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Macau, China data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or services, 15-24 years old, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
58 places, 786 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release