Rank #131 by World Population
🇲🇲Myanmar
Myanmar has a population of 54,133,798, ranking #131 in the world. The capital is Naypyidaw. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
54,133,798
Population
#131
World Rank
66.9
Life Expectancy
$1,233
GDP Per Capita
Myanmar, #131 by world population
Myanmar Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Myanmar had a population of 21,730,250 in 1960 and 54,500,091 in 2024, a 2.5× growth over 64 years. The peak was 54,500,091 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.45%.
54,500,091
Population (2024)
21,730,250
Population (1960)
54,500,091
Peak (2024)
1.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,730,250 |
| 1961 | 22,210,581 |
| 1962 | 22,704,719 |
| 1963 | 23,213,408 |
| 1964 | 23,737,315 |
| 1965 | 24,279,431 |
| 1966 | 24,836,496 |
| 1967 | 25,406,429 |
| 1968 | 25,989,662 |
| 1969 | 26,585,112 |
| 1970 | 27,193,016 |
| 1971 | 27,807,219 |
| 1972 | 28,428,324 |
| 1973 | 29,026,388 |
| 1974 | 29,598,167 |
| 1975 | 30,176,565 |
| 1976 | 30,758,811 |
| 1977 | 31,355,966 |
| 1978 | 31,972,976 |
| 1979 | 32,596,550 |
| 1980 | 33,227,204 |
| 1981 | 33,858,783 |
| 1982 | 34,482,965 |
| 1983 | 35,162,715 |
| 1984 | 35,899,313 |
| 1985 | 36,622,827 |
| 1986 | 37,314,878 |
| 1987 | 37,971,594 |
| 1988 | 38,600,927 |
| 1989 | 39,214,618 |
| 1990 | 39,817,251 |
| 1991 | 40,394,154 |
| 1992 | 40,950,342 |
| 1993 | 41,502,429 |
| 1994 | 42,055,143 |
| 1995 | 42,605,338 |
| 1996 | 43,154,860 |
| 1997 | 43,708,798 |
| 1998 | 44,257,793 |
| 1999 | 44,787,724 |
| 2000 | 45,290,841 |
| 2001 | 45,771,139 |
| 2002 | 46,232,653 |
| 2003 | 46,667,192 |
| 2004 | 47,068,772 |
| 2005 | 47,438,365 |
| 2006 | 47,785,135 |
| 2007 | 48,125,043 |
| 2008 | 48,390,793 |
| 2009 | 48,660,459 |
| 2010 | 49,024,382 |
| 2011 | 49,419,820 |
| 2012 | 49,837,446 |
| 2013 | 50,262,658 |
| 2014 | 50,681,634 |
| 2015 | 51,089,056 |
| 2016 | 51,495,696 |
| 2017 | 51,894,938 |
| 2018 | 52,272,247 |
| 2019 | 52,640,713 |
| 2020 | 53,016,522 |
| 2021 | 53,387,102 |
| 2022 | 53,756,787 |
| 2023 | 54,133,798 |
| 2024 | 54,500,091 |
Demographics
| Population | 54,133,798 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.70% |
| Urban Population | 30.4% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.12 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 66.9 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 33.8 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 93.5% |
Economy & Trade
$1,233
GDP Per Capita
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
903,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
4.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
93.5%
Literacy Rate
33.8
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
76.8%
Electricity Access
127
Mobile Subs per 100
82.9
People per km2
-34,989
Net Migration
Environment
42.4%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Myanmar in global context
Myanmar is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar has a population of 54,133,798, ranking #131 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.70%.
Life expectancy in Myanmar is 66.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 33.8 per 1,000 live births.
Myanmar's GDP per capita is $1,233. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
30.4% of Myanmar's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 82.9 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Myanmar is 93.5%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 54,133,798 residents, Myanmar is a country in East Asia & Pacific. The population is growing slowly, about 0.7% annually.
Myanmar is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $1,233. Life expectancy is 66.9 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.1 births per woman, and 30.4% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.