Is Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?

Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.

How does Macao SAR, China rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?

In 2025, Macao SAR, China ranked #105 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).

How does Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?

The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Macao SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 29.

Macao SAR, China: Compulsory education, duration (years)

Name: Macao SAR, China: Compulsory education, duration (years)
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In 2025, Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since 2024.

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 10.04 . Macao SAR, China ranks #105 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 29.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Highlights

Peak: 10.00; 2006
Trough: 10.00; 2006
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Compulsory education, duration (years)
2025	10.0000
2024	10.0000
2023	10.0000
2022	10.0000
2021	10.0000
2020	10.0000
2019	10.0000
2018	10.0000
2017	10.0000
2016	10.0000

About Compulsory education, duration (years)

Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

Indicator code: SE.COM.DURS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025?: In 2025, Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) was 10.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) rising or falling?: Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Macao SAR, China rank globally on Compulsory education, duration (years)?: In 2025, Macao SAR, China ranked #105 out of 197 countries reporting Compulsory education, duration (years).
How does Macao SAR, China's Compulsory education, duration (years) compare to the world average?: The global average for Compulsory education, duration (years) in 2025 was 10.04, so Macao SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 29.
What is Compulsory education, duration (years) and how is it measured?: Duration of compulsory education is the number of years that children are legally obliged to attend school.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.COM.DURS), CC BY 4.0.