Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China
Macau, China: Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) was 2.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China, 1991–2025
Source: ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Macau, China recorded 2.7% for unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in 2025.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China peaked at 8.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2014.
Macau, China ranks 153rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.5% | — |
| 1992 | 2.1% | -17.0% |
| 1993 | 2.1% | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 2.4% | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 4.0% | +68.8% |
| 1996 | 4.7% | +17.4% |
| 1997 | 3.7% | -21.9% |
| 1998 | 5.6% | +51.6% |
| 1999 | 8.0% | +42.2% |
| 2000 | 8.7% | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 8.1% | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 7.8% | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 7.1% | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 5.7% | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 4.4% | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 3.8% | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 3.6% | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 3.2% | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | +34.2% |
| 2010 | 3.6% | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | -22.9% |
| 2013 | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 1.9% | -13.1% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | +36.5% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 2.7% | +4.2% |
Macau, China compared with similar countries
- Macau, China's 2.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.9%, 54% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Macau, China's 2.7% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.3%, 79% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.9% | 2.1% | 8.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.7% | 3.2% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Macau, China
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 unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China?
- Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) in Macau, China was 2.7% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Macau, China?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2000.
- What is the lowest unemployment, male (% of male labor force) recorded in Macau, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2014.
- How does Macau, China rank for unemployment, male (% of male labor force)?
- Macau, China ranks 153rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment, male (% of male labor force) rising or falling in Macau, China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macau, China data come from?
- The figures come from ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, male (% of male labor force) (modeled ILO estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.