Macao's economy is gaming-dominated, with casinos generating vast revenue as the world's top gambling hub, attracting Chinese tourists. Integrated resorts blend entertainment, shopping, and hospitality. Tourism and services overwhelm GDP, supported by tax incentives. Limited land leads to reclamation projects. Diversification efforts target finance, conventions, and traditional Chinese medicine. Dependence on mainland China exposes vulnerabilities to policy shifts and pandemics. High per capita income masks inequality. Macao's status as a Special Administrative Region enables autonomy, fostering luxury retail and cultural heritage tourism. Future growth hinges on balancing gaming with sustainable, non-gaming sectors.
World Bank Data. 2000-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.
Refer to the latest year-over-year Macao GDP statistics.