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
Myanmar Climate
Myanmar has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 760 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
760
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 1 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 3 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 5 mm |
| April | 31° / 88° | 37 mm |
| May | 31° / 87° | 127 mm |
| June | 30° / 85° | 106 mm |
| July | 29° / 85° | 74 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 110 mm |
| September | 29° / 83° | 143 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 104 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 44 mm |
| December | 21° / 71° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Myanmar
The most comfortable months to visit Myanmar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 38°C high). The coldest is January (near 13°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Myanmar in global context
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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%.
The most comfortable months to visit Myanmar are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Myanmar has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 760 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is January.
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.