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 39.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
39.5%
Change on year
up 76.3%
World rank
46th
of 62 countries
All-time high
75.7%
in 2017
All-time low
4.0%
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 %2009: 5.8 %2011: 9.1 %2012: 15.8 %2013: 16.6 %2014: 14.9 %2015: 14.9 %2016: 15.3 %2017: 75.7 %2018: 22.4 %2021: 39.5 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Macau, China recorded 39.5% for proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in 2021.

That represents a change of up 76.3% on the previous year and up 334.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or in Macau, China peaked at 75.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2008.

That places Macau, China 46th out of 62 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, both sexes (%) in Macau, China, 2008 to 2021.
Year % Change
2008 4.0%
2009 5.8% +45.0%
2011 9.1% +56.9%
2012 15.8% +73.6%
2013 16.6% +5.1%
2014 14.9% -10.2%
2015 14.9% +0.0%
2016 15.3% +2.7%
2017 75.7% +394.8%
2018 22.4% -70.4%
2021 39.5% +76.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.9% 4.0% 5.8% 2
2010s 23.1% 9.1% 75.7% 8
2020s 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% 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 39.5% 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 75.7% 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 4.0% in 2008.
How does Macau, China rank for proportion of youth and adults who have purchased or ordered goods or?
Macau, China ranks 46th out of 62 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 334.1%. 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, both sexes (%). 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, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
62 places, 811 data points, 2002–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release