Macao

Languages:

The official languages of Macao are Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese. Cantonese is the most widely spoken language in Macao and is used in most daily communication. Portuguese has historical significance as Macao was a former Portuguese colony and is still spoken by a small percentage of the population, particularly among older generations and in government and business settings. English is also becoming more common among younger generations and in the tourism industry.

Religion:

Most of the population in Macao practices Buddhism, notably Mahayana Buddhism, the predominant form of Buddhism in China. Taoism and Confucianism are also present in Macao and are often practiced with Buddhism. Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism, is also practiced in Macao and represents a significant minority. Other religions, such as Islam and Judaism, are also present in Macao, but their numbers are relatively small.

Ethnic Groups:

Chinese 88.7%, Portuguese 1.1%, mixed 1.1%, other 9.2% (includes Macanese - mixed Portuguese and Asian ancestry) (2016 est.)