Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Capital: Naypyidaw
Population: 56,712,5591
Currency: Myanmar kyat (MMK)
Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand, with a long coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. It is known for its diverse ethnic groups, rich cultural heritage, and historical landmarks, including the ancient city of Bagan and the golden Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. The capital city is Naypyidaw, while Yangon remains the largest city and economic center. Myanmar’s economy is based on agriculture, natural gas, mining, and manufacturing, but it has faced economic instability and political challenges in recent years. The country has a tropical monsoon climate, with significant biodiversity, including dense forests and wildlife reserves. Myanmar’s culture is influenced by Buddhism, which plays a central role in daily life, along with traditional festivals, music, and dance.
Growth Rate
0.69
%
Fertility Rate
2.115
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.153
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
66.9
years
Total Population in Myanmar
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Myanmar.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.646
(+0.005)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Myanmar are based on the medium projection variant for 2025 from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report. Source: UNFPA Myanmar Population Projections.