Number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China
Macau, China: Number of adults with no formal education by region was 3,100 people in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
3,100 people
World rank
145th
of 200 countries
All-time high
71,400 people
in 1950
All-time low
3,100 people
in 2100
Years of data
31
1950–2100
Number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China, 1950–2100
Source: Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Macau, China recorded 3,100 people for number of adults with no formal education by region in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China peaked at 71,400 people in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3,100 people, in 2100.
Macau, China ranks 145th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 71,400 people | — |
| 1955 | 60,600 people | -15.1% |
| 1960 | 46,900 people | -22.6% |
| 1965 | 41,900 people | -10.7% |
| 1970 | 39,200 people | -6.4% |
| 1975 | 36,500 people | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 33,400 people | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 29,600 people | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 26,100 people | -11.8% |
| 1995 | 22,900 people | -12.3% |
| 2000 | 20,100 people | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 17,800 people | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 15,600 people | -12.4% |
| 2015 | 13,400 people | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 11,300 people | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 11,200 people | -0.9% |
| 2030 | 10,800 people | -3.6% |
| 2035 | 10,500 people | -2.8% |
| 2040 | 10,400 people | -1.0% |
| 2045 | 10,200 people | -1.9% |
| 2050 | 10,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2055 | 9,700 people | -3.0% |
| 2060 | 9,400 people | -3.1% |
| 2065 | 9,000 people | -4.3% |
| 2070 | 8,400 people | -6.7% |
| 2075 | 7,600 people | -9.5% |
| 2080 | 6,800 people | -10.5% |
| 2085 | 5,800 people | -14.7% |
| 2090 | 4,900 people | -15.5% |
| 2095 | 4,000 people | -18.4% |
| 2100 | 3,100 people | -22.5% |
Macau, China compared with similar countries
- Macau, China's 3,100 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,450 people, 70% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Macau, China's 3,100 people is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19,300 people, 16% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 66,000 people | 60,600 people | 71,400 people | 2 |
| 1960s | 44,400 people | 41,900 people | 46,900 people | 2 |
| 1970s | 37,850 people | 36,500 people | 39,200 people | 2 |
| 1980s | 31,500 people | 29,600 people | 33,400 people | 2 |
| 1990s | 24,500 people | 22,900 people | 26,100 people | 2 |
| 2000s | 18,950 people | 17,800 people | 20,100 people | 2 |
| 2010s | 14,500 people | 13,400 people | 15,600 people | 2 |
| 2020s | 11,250 people | 11,200 people | 11,300 people | 2 |
| 2030s | 10,650 people | 10,500 people | 10,800 people | 2 |
| 2040s | 10,300 people | 10,200 people | 10,400 people | 2 |
| 2050s | 9,850 people | 9,700 people | 10,000 people | 2 |
| 2060s | 9,200 people | 9,000 people | 9,400 people | 2 |
| 2070s | 8,000 people | 7,600 people | 8,400 people | 2 |
| 2080s | 6,300 people | 5,800 people | 6,800 people | 2 |
| 2090s | 4,450 people | 4,000 people | 4,900 people | 2 |
| 2100s | 3,100 people | 3,100 people | 3,100 people | 1 |
Countries ranked near Macau, China
- 143 North Macedonia 3,400 people compare
- 144 Maldives 3,300 people compare
- 145 Sweden 3,100 people compare
- 147 Montenegro 2,900 people compare
- 148 Austria 2,800 people compare
- 148 Sao Tome and Principe 2,800 people compare
More education data for Macau, China
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,379 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,938 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 239 (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0291 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 16,188 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,014 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0267 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China?
- Number of adults with no formal education by region in Macau, China was 3,100 people in 2100, according to Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in Macau, China?
- The highest recorded value was 71,400 people in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of adults with no formal education by region recorded in Macau, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,100 people in 2100.
- How does Macau, China rank for number of adults with no formal education by region?
- Macau, China ranks 145th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of adults with no formal education by region rising or falling in Macau, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macau, China data come from?
- The figures come from Wittgenstein Centre (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of adults with no formal education by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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De facto population aged 15+ withno education in a country or region.