Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Macao
Macao: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 16.04 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Macao, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Macao recorded 16.04 million arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Macao peaked at 18.63 million arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.48 million arrivals, in 2022.
That places Macao 20th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.46 million arrivals | 3.84 million arrivals | 5.05 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.59 million arrivals | 5.20 million arrivals | 12.95 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.17 million arrivals | 11.93 million arrivals | 18.63 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.85 million arrivals | 2.48 million arrivals | 16.04 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Macao
More reference data data for Macao
- Consumer price index 148.96 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Wealth share of the richest 1% 23.9% (2024)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Foreign aid received by income group 351,150 constant 2024 US$ (1999)
- Seafood production: wild fish catch vs. aquaculture 0 metric tons (2024)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 91.1% (2024)
- Share of men and women expected to survive to the age of 65 95.5% (2024)
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus 0 Cases (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Macao?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Macao was 16.04 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Macao?
- The highest recorded value was 18.63 million arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Macao?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 million arrivals in 2022.
- How does Macao rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Macao ranks 20th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Macao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Macao data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.