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Myanmar (Burma) (Asia) has a population of 54,850,648 (2025), ranking 27 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Myanmar (Burma): $1,489 /inh. (2025), ranking 182 out of 211. Economic growth is -2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 8.8 % (2019).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Myanmar (Burma), according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186).
Weaknesses – Myanmar (Burma), according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Academic freedom index (172/173), Tobacco use among men (164/165), Nurses and midwives (194/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Myanmar (Burma) has $1,489 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Myanmar (Burma) has 3 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Myanmar (Burma) has 8.8 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Myanmar (Burma) has -2 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 8.7 % | 2021 | 53 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $329.7B | 2025 | 65 of 201 |
| GDP | $81.7B | 2025 | 86 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,050 /inh. | 2021 | 153 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $6,012 /inh. | 2025 | 161 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $1,320 /inh. | 2025 | 179 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,489 /inh. | 2025 | 182 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -2.6 % | 2025 | 202 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -2 % | 2025 | 204 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 1,382 LCU/$ | 2020 | 23 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 9 % | 2020 | 32 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 14.8 % | 2020 | 35 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 69.2 % | 2020 | 64 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 8.8 % | 2019 | 168 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 12.5 % | 2025 | 186 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 45 % | 2025 | 29 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 65.5 % | 2025 | 39 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.8 % | 2025 | 70 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 18.2 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 53.4 % | 2025 | 126 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.1 % | 2025 | 137 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 36.9 % | 2025 | 161 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 0.1 % | 2019 | 77 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $15.3B | 2025 | 89 of 205 |
| Services exports | $6.5B | 2019 | 89 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 5.2 % | 2024 | 103 of 185 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $2.5B | 2019 | 51 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.4 % | 2019 | 77 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 1.8 % | 2023 | 80 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $1.1B | 2025 | 95 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 903,000 arr. | 2020 | 102 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.3 % | 2025 | 129 of 201 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 6.6 % | 2024 | 6 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -3.6 % | 2019 | 108 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 13.2 % | 2019 | 126 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 13.8 % | 2019 | 138 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2023 | 152 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 6 % | 2019 | 155 of 161 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 15.3 % | 2024 | 9 of 121 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $9.3B | 2023 | 88 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.3 months | 2019 | 119 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 29 % | 2020 | 121 of 184 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 25.1 % | 2025 | 8 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 25.3 % | 2025 | 22 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 36.2 % | 2025 | 25 of 205 |
| Services | 38.5 % | 2025 | 189 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,850,648 inhab. | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 37 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.4 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99 per 100 women | 2025 | 93 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 93 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.1 % | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 87.8 % | 2021 | 111 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 7.5 % | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 121 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 29.5 yrs | 2023 | 125 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 81.3 % | 2016 | 133 of 178 |
| Age dependency ratio | 46.2 per 100 | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Urban population | 30.6 % | 2025 | 193 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 19 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 4.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 31 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 7.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 33 of 183 |
| Death rate | 9.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 57 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 16.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 91 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.1 children/woman | 2024 | 97 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 20.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 121 of 188 |
| Population growth | 0.64 % | 2025 | 125 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 60.6 yrs | 2023 | 125 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 36.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 148 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 32.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 156 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 70.4 yrs | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 67.1 yrs | 2024 | 174 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64 yrs | 2024 | 178 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 4.6 % | 2024 | 80 of 167 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.9 % | 2024 | 108 of 152 |
| Physicians | 0.76 per 1,000 | 2019 | 125 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 4.5 % | 2023 | 139 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2020 | 141 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 74.2 % | 2024 | 153 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 71 % | 2024 | 164 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 85.7 % | 2024 | 167 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 6.7 % | 2024 | 172 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 71.1 % | 2023 | 185 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.21 per 1,000 | 2022 | 194 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 482 per 100,000 | 2024 | 200 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity | 8.1 % | 2024 | 18 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 10.4 % | 2024 | 18 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 5.8 % | 2024 | 24 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.7 % | 2024 | 54 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 16.7 % | 2024 | 124 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.9 L/person | 2024 | 153 of 202 |
| Tobacco use | 43.4 % | 2024 | 163 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 70.1 % | 2024 | 164 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 168 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 154.4 cm | 2014 | 172 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23 kg/m² | 2016 | 173 of 190 |
| Average height of men | 164.7 cm | 2014 | 179 of 198 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 89.1 % | 2020 | 3 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 98.3 % | 2022 | 15 of 114 |
| Frequent prayer | 83.3 % | 2022 | 18 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.4 % | 2020 | 37 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 43.5 % | 2022 | 50 of 112 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.51 | 2003 | 72 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.51 | 2003 | 83 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1 % | 2020 | 95 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 3.4 % | 2020 | 102 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 6.1 % | 2020 | 148 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.1 % | 2020 | 168 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 169 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.1 % | 2024 | 207 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Buddhists (over 50%) | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.9 % | 2017 | 25 of 169 |
| Gini index | 30.7 | 2017 | 39 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.5 % | 2017 | 107 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 10.3 % | 2017 | 118 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 6,522 km | 2026 | 20 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Total area | 676,578 km² | 2024 | 39 of 212 |
| Land area | 652,670 km² | 2024 | 39 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 1,930 km | 2026 | 58 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 21.2 ° | 2026 | 99 of 232 |
| Population density | 83.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 116 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,870 m | 2026 | 17 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 2,091 mm | 2022 | 27 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 18,654 m³/inh. | 2022 | 34 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 702 m | 2026 | 50 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 6.8 % | 2015 | 149 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 16.9 % | 2024 | 64 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 42 % | 2024 | 75 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 19.9 % | 2024 | 149 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 6.7 % | 2025 | 173 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.13 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.13 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.04 | 2025 | 166 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.08 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.06 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.02 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.11 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.06 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.03 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.14 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.09 | 2025 | 168 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.1 | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.1 | 2025 | 170 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -1.85 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.02 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.66 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.86 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.03 | 2025 | 164 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.06 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 16 pts | 2024 | 168 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.31 | 2025 | 187 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.46 | 2025 | 192 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.62 | 2025 | 197 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.77 | 2025 | 199 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -2.09 | 2025 | 200 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -2.12 | 2025 | 201 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 11 % | 2016 | 53 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,948 | 2025 | 127 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 15.3 % | 2021 | 147 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 3.9 % | 2019 | 181 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 53.6 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 0 /100 | 2025 | 175 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 25 /100 | 2025 | 177 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.6 pts | 2025 | 178 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Restricted for adults and minors | 2025 | 10 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 95 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 74.9 % | 2016 | 14 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 16.2 % | 2016 | 70 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 51.3 % | 2016 | 74 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 33.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 118 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 185 per 100,000 | 2023 | 154 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 60.2 % | 2016 | 188 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 2.3 % | 2020 | 4 of 64 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $90.33 | 2020 | 129 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $250 | 2021 | 130 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 1 % | 2015 | 136 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 10 /10 | 2024 | 184 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 6.3 % | 2019 | 195 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 16 % | 2016 | 68 of 144 |
| Age of civil majority | 16 yrs | 2026 | 184 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 5 yrs | 2025 | 190 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Myanmar (Burma)?
Myanmar (Burma) has about 54,850,648 inhabitants (2025), ranking 27 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar (Burma)?
GDP per capita is $1,489 /inh. (2025): Myanmar (Burma) ranks 182 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Myanmar (Burma)?
Annual inflation is 8.8 % (2019); Myanmar (Burma) ranks 168 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Myanmar (Burma)?
The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025); Myanmar (Burma) ranks 43 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Myanmar (Burma) stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Myanmar (Burma) has $1,489 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Myanmar (Burma) come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.