Macao: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 10.18 billion Macao Pataca as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 16.01 billion Macao Pataca. Historically, the average for Macao from Q1 2001 to Q1 2026 is 7.29 billion Macao Pataca. The minimum of 1.31 billion Macao Pataca was recorded in Q1 2001, while the maximum of 18.92 billion Macao Pataca was reached in Q4 2022.
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- Measure: billion Macao Pataca
- Source: Statistics and Census Service of Macao SAR
| Recent values | Macao: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 10.18 |
| 2025 Q4 | 16.01 |
| 2025 Q3 | 12.5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 12.11 |
| 2025 Q1 | 10.38 |
| 2024 Q4 | 15.7 |
| 2024 Q3 | 11.75 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11.94 |
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Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 12.20 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 6.35 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | 6.91 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -37.04 | 2022 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 10.18 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Tax revenue | 27.42 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 76.24 | 2024 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 8.55 | 2024 | percent |
| Foreign aid | 0.32 | 1999 | million U.S. dollars |