FX.co ★ Macau Unemployment Rate Steady at 1.9% for Third Straight Month

In the three-month period concluding in May 2025, Macau's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 1.9%, marking the highest level since May 2024. There was a slight decrease in the number of unemployed individuals, which fell by 200 to a total of 7,200. Simultaneously, total employment also decreased by 200, bringing the employed population to 373,000. Within this period, employment among residents in the construction sector experienced growth, while there was a decline in employment within the financial sector. The majority of job seekers had previously been employed in retail trade, construction, or gaming industries. Overall, the labor force experienced a reduction of 400, decreasing to 380,200. Analyzing the labor force participation by gender reveals that the rate was higher for men, standing at 70.5%, compared to 63.3% for women.