What is the population of Myanmar?

The population of Myanmar is projected to reach approximately 55,184,819 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?

Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is projected to be 67.5 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Myanmar?

The total fertility rate in Myanmar is projected to be 2.06 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Myanmar?

The median age in Myanmar is projected to be 30.4 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Myanmar?

Myanmar's population is projected to be 23.9% children (0-14 years), 68.4% working age (15-64 years), and 7.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Myanmar?

Myanmar's GDP is $83.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Myanmar?

The GDP per capita in Myanmar is $5,315 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Myanmar?

The inflation rate in Myanmar is 19.0%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Myanmar

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,412

Deaths today

1,407

Net emigration today

112

As of today, Myanmar has approximately 55,184,819 people. Estimated births today: 2,412; deaths: 1,407.

Watch Myanmar's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(125)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Yangon	Yangon	5.65M	514	10,991
2	Mandalay	Mandalay	1.54M	167	9,218
3	Pegu	Bago	397.1K	43	9,193
4	Myeik	Tanintharyi	291.1K	40	7,276
5	Taunggyi	Shan	277.1K	54	5,132
6	Myitkyina	Kachin	272.4K	45	6,052
7	Hpa-An	Kayin	271.3K	30	9,045
8	Pathein	Ayeyarwady	257.1K	35	7,264
9	Thanlyin	Yangon	243.1K	26	9,351
10	Mawlamyine	Mon	240.0K	41	5,855
11	Monywa	Sagaing	238.1K	44	5,410
12	Lashio	Shan	233.5K	38	6,144
13	Hinthada	Ayeyarwady	232.6K	22	10,767
14	Sittwe	Rakhine	225.8K	29	7,786
15	Kyaukpyu	Rakhine	214.0K	16	13,376
16	Mawlamyinegyunn	Ayeyarwady	210.9K	8	26,367
17	Maubin	Ayeyarwady	197.0K	11	17,585
18	Myaung Mya	Ayeyarwady	196.1K	19	10,430
19	Pyay	Bago	191.8K	23	8,197
20	Bogale	Ayeyarwady	185.6K	11	16,874
21	Mrauk U	Rakhine	182.7K	12	15,222
22	Kalay	Sagaing	180.3K	30	6,011
23	Minbya	Rakhine	178.0K	11	16,185
24	Taungoo	Bago	172.4K	25	6,895
25	Kyauktaw	Rakhine	171.1K	11	15,554
26	Sagaing	Sagaing	157.5K	29	5,469
27	Pyinmana	Mandalay	155.9K	24	6,497
28	Taungup	Rakhine	155.9K	7	22,271
29	Pyin Oo Lwin	Mandalay	148.9K	20	7,446
30	Taik Kyi	Yangon	148.9K	10	15,509

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Myanmar?: The population of Myanmar is projected to reach approximately 55,184,819 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?: Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is projected to be 67.5 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Myanmar?: The total fertility rate in Myanmar is projected to be 2.06 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Myanmar?: The median age in Myanmar is projected to be 30.4 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Myanmar?: Myanmar's population is projected to be 23.9% children (0-14 years), 68.4% working age (15-64 years), and 7.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Myanmar?: Myanmar's GDP is $83.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Myanmar?: The GDP per capita in Myanmar is $5,315 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Myanmar?: The inflation rate in Myanmar is 19.0%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

2,412

Deaths today

1,407

Net emigration today

112

As of today, Myanmar has approximately 55,184,819 people. Estimated births today: 2,412; deaths: 1,407.

Watch Myanmar's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(125)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Yangon	Yangon	5.65M	514	10,991
2	Mandalay	Mandalay	1.54M	167	9,218
3	Pegu	Bago	397.1K	43	9,193
4	Myeik	Tanintharyi	291.1K	40	7,276
5	Taunggyi	Shan	277.1K	54	5,132
6	Myitkyina	Kachin	272.4K	45	6,052
7	Hpa-An	Kayin	271.3K	30	9,045
8	Pathein	Ayeyarwady	257.1K	35	7,264
9	Thanlyin	Yangon	243.1K	26	9,351
10	Mawlamyine	Mon	240.0K	41	5,855
11	Monywa	Sagaing	238.1K	44	5,410
12	Lashio	Shan	233.5K	38	6,144
13	Hinthada	Ayeyarwady	232.6K	22	10,767
14	Sittwe	Rakhine	225.8K	29	7,786
15	Kyaukpyu	Rakhine	214.0K	16	13,376
16	Mawlamyinegyunn	Ayeyarwady	210.9K	8	26,367
17	Maubin	Ayeyarwady	197.0K	11	17,585
18	Myaung Mya	Ayeyarwady	196.1K	19	10,430
19	Pyay	Bago	191.8K	23	8,197
20	Bogale	Ayeyarwady	185.6K	11	16,874
21	Mrauk U	Rakhine	182.7K	12	15,222
22	Kalay	Sagaing	180.3K	30	6,011
23	Minbya	Rakhine	178.0K	11	16,185
24	Taungoo	Bago	172.4K	25	6,895
25	Kyauktaw	Rakhine	171.1K	11	15,554
26	Sagaing	Sagaing	157.5K	29	5,469
27	Pyinmana	Mandalay	155.9K	24	6,497
28	Taungup	Rakhine	155.9K	7	22,271
29	Pyin Oo Lwin	Mandalay	148.9K	20	7,446
30	Taik Kyi	Yangon	148.9K	10	15,509

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Myanmar?: The population of Myanmar is projected to reach approximately 55,184,819 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?: Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is projected to be 67.5 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Myanmar?: The total fertility rate in Myanmar is projected to be 2.06 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Myanmar?: The median age in Myanmar is projected to be 30.4 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Myanmar?: Myanmar's population is projected to be 23.9% children (0-14 years), 68.4% working age (15-64 years), and 7.7% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Myanmar?: Myanmar's GDP is $83.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Myanmar?: The GDP per capita in Myanmar is $5,315 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Myanmar?: The inflation rate in Myanmar is 19.0%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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