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Last update: May 20, 2026

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Macao

8 7.8 out of 10

Safety Score

Generally safe

-0.0 vs 7 days ago

Last updated: May 20, 2026 2% data coverage

Macao has a safety score of 7.8/10 as of May 20, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.0/10), while the strongest area is conflict (5.1/10). This score is calculated daily from 3+ independent public sources.

Macao has a travel safety score of 7.8/10, ranking 79th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Conflict (5.1/10) while the main area of concern is Environment (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 3+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.

What are the safety risk areas?

Crime 5.0/10
Health 5.0/10
Governance 5.0/10
Environment 5.0/10
Conflict 5.1/10

What do governments say?

Government of Canada

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution

Updated: May 20, 2026 Source
Find flights to Macao · Macau (MFM)

How does Macao compare to nearby countries?

CountryScoreConflictCrimeHealthGovernanceEnvironment
Singapore9.28.79.78.69.49.4
Taiwan8.88.29.25.08.75.6
Bhutan8.28.78.77.87.06.5
Japan8.29.09.68.68.52.9
Macao7.85.15.05.05.05.0

How has the safety score changed over time?

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How does Macao compare to nearby countries?

Macao7.8
China3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Macao in 2026?

Macao has a safety score of 7.8/10, classified as Low risk.

This score is updated daily using data from 3+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.

What is the biggest risk when traveling to Macao?

The area of greatest concern for Macao is crime, with a score of 5.0/10.

Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.

Do I need travel insurance for Macao?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to Macao. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.

This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.

Where does the data come from?

  • Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal

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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail

Crime 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Health 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Governance 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Environment 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Conflict 5.1/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 10%

Indicators Value Source Year
advisory level ca 6.7/10 advisories_ca 2026
advisory level de 10.0/10 advisories_de 2026
advisory level nl 6.7/10 advisories_nl 2026
advisory level at 6.7/10 advisories_at 2026