回歸十五年來，澳門經濟發展取得巨大成就，國際知名度日益提升。2013年，澳門 的GDP 為4,134.7 億澳門元，人均GDP 為8.7 萬美元，分別約為1999 年的8.4 倍和6 倍。遊客 人數、博彩規模、勞動巿場大幅擴大，為澳門帶來蓬勃的生機。財政盈餘充裕，居民的各項保障 和福利大幅提升。然而，在高速發展的同時，亦帶來了通脹高企、樓價脫離居民承受力、旅遊承 載力不勝負荷等嚴峻問題。

Since the handover of Macau, economic development has accomplished great achievements, and Macau’s international reputation is increasing. In 2013, Macau’s GDP was MOP 4,134.7 billion, per capita GDP was MOP 87,000, approximately 8.4 times and 6 times of 1999. The expansion of visitors, the gaming industry and labor market Contribute to its rise in economic prominence. The government has raised the level of welfare because of ample fiscal surpluses. However, economic development has also camsed some critical issues such as high inflation, high property prices, and the overloading of tourist capacity.