MACAO, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Total non-gaming spending by visitors in Macao rose 24.5 percent year-on-year to 24.43 billion patacas (about 2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) said on Friday.

Tourists visit the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macao, south China, May 2, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Per-capita spending increased by 9.5 percent year-on-year to 2,179 patacas, the statistics department noted. Overnight visitors spent an average of 4,101 patacas, while same-day visitors spent 1,025 patacas.

Shopping accounted for 48.2 percent of total spending, followed by accommodation, and then food and beverages, the DSEC said. (1 pataca equals 0.12 U.S. dollar)