Myanmar

1980

2026

2030

Myanmar

1980

2026

2030

Myanmar Economic Statistics (2026)

What to know

GDP per capita (PPP) in 2026: $5,168—below global average.

The economy has been contracting, with negative average growth over recent years.

Inflation is high at 28.0%, eroding purchasing power.

Key statistics for 2026

GDP per capita (PPP)

$5,168

GDP growth

+3.0%

Inflation rate

28.0%

Key terms

GDP: — Gross Domestic Product—the total value of goods and services produced in a country annually.
GDP PPP: — GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity—what money actually buys in each country.
GDP per capita: — GDP divided by population—a measure of average economic output per person.
Inflation rate: — Annual percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services.
Fiscal balance: — Government revenue minus expenditure. Surplus if positive, deficit if negative.
Current account: — Net flow of goods, services, and transfers with the rest of the world.

Output & Growth

Why is the economy shrinking?

Total economic output and annual growth rate

Total GDP is $65 billion, with steady growth of 3.0% in 2026.

Living Standards

How much do citizens earn on average?

Average economic output per person

GDP per capita is $1,176 in nominal terms, but $5,168 when adjusted for local purchasing power—indicating lower prices than in the US.

Prices & Employment

How severe is inflation?

Consumer price inflation and labor market conditions

Inflation is 28.0% in 2026.

Government Finances

How sustainable are public finances?

Government debt, revenue, and expenditure as percentage of GDP

Government debt is elevated at 63% of GDP. The government spends more than it collects (revenue: 15.8%, expenditure: 22.1% of GDP).

External & Fiscal Balance

What is the external and fiscal balance?

Fiscal balance and current account as percentage of GDP

The country is running a fiscal deficit of 6.4% and a current account deficit of 3.6% of GDP.

The bottom line

Myanmar is a lower-income economy with GDP per capita (PPP) of $5,168. The economy has been contracting in recent years. High inflation (28.0%) is a challenge.