Myanmar
Country statistics · 1990–present
Myanmar at a Glance
Myanmar is home to 54.5 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. At a GDP per capita of $1,844, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 67.1 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 54.5 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 16.5 and a death rate of 9.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 7.3 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 397,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Myanmar is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $103 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $1,844 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.2% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 67.1 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $56 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 93.5% (2020), reflecting high literacy rates. 45.4% of the population use the internet (2020), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 59.7% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.