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Macau Population and religion percentage
Macau, officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China is a city and special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China in the western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. It’s the most densely populated region in the world. As per the United World Population Prospects report, the estimated population of Macau in 2026 is 730,610 (7.30 lakh)
Macau Demographics
| Macao | 2026 Estimates |
| Total Population | 730,610 |
| Dependency of | China |
| Land Area | 30 sq.km (12 sq. mi) |
| Pop. Density | 24067 people/sq. km |
| Capital City | Macau |
| Fertility Rate* | 0.69 |
| Infant mortality rate ** | 2.3 |
| Median Age | 39.6 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 84.68 years |
| Urban Population | 97% |
Source: UN World Population Prospects report
*Fertility rate, average number of children born to women during their reproductive years.
**Infant mortality rate is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.
Religion in Macau
Religion in Macau is represented predominantly by Buddhism and Chinese folk religions. According to the Information Bureau, 80 % of the population practices Buddhism and Chinese folk religions.
Christianity accounts for 6.7% of the population and other religion accounts for 13.7%
Religion percentage in Macau
- Buddhism (incl. Chinese folk religion – 80%
- Christianity – 6.7%
- Other – 13.7%
Source: Wikipedia
