Myanmar Statistics

Population

54,850,648 people (2025)

Total GDP

$64.9B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$1,180 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.609 (150.)

About Myanmar

Myanmar has thousands of Buddhist temples and pagodas including Shwedagon Pagoda. The country has rich cultural heritage with ancient kingdoms and traditions. Myanmar culture emphasizes Theravada Buddhism, respect, and community values.

The nation has tropical monsoon climate with mountains, rivers, and coastal plains. Myanmar has complex political situation with military governance challenges. The country has ethnic diversity with Bamar majority and numerous minorities.

Yangon has colonial architecture and golden pagodas creating atmospheric cityscape. Myanmar has Irrawaddy River as central waterway and transportation route. The nation has agricultural economy with rice production.

Traditional Myanmar culture includes temple festivals, traditional arts, and religious observances. The country has Myanmar language with unique script and tonal characteristics. Myanmar cuisine features rice, curry dishes, and Southeast Asian flavors.

The population is 54 million with diverse ethnic communities and Buddhist majority. Myanmar offers temple heritage, cultural authenticity, and natural beauty despite political challenges.

 

===== DATA SOURCE =====
Base Year: 2019
Projection Year: 2026
Methodology: Compound annual growth rate
- Growth rate: 2.5% annual (0.025)
- Formula: Pop_2026 = Pop_2019 × (1.025)^7

Primary Sources:
- 2006 Nigeria National Population Census (National Population Commission, Federal Republic of Nigeria) - Official government census
- HDX (Humanitarian Data Exchange) - nigeria.xlsx dataset containing 2019 population estimates compiled from official sources

National Context:
- 2006 Census: ~140 million
- 2019 Estimate: ~200 million
- 2026 Projection: ~230 million
- Historical growth rate (2006-2019): ~2.6% annual

Projection Rationale:
Nigeria has one of the highest population growth rates in Africa. The 2.5% annual rate is conservative compared to historical trends and consistent with UN Population Division projections for Nigeria.

Data Attribution:
Base population figures from HDX humanitarian dataset (2019), which aggregates official Nigerian government statistics. Projections calculated using standard demographic methods.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$82.6B
$76.5B
$70.5B
$64.4B
$58.3B
$82.6B
$65.6B
$58.3B
$61.7B
$61.5B
$61.2B
$64.9B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
12.4%
0-14
11.7%
8.2%
15-24
7.9%
0.0%
25-54
0.0%
0.0%
55-64
0.0%
3.2%
65+
4.3%
Male
Female
%49.76 (27.293.547)
%50.24 (27.557.101)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 49.658.882 -0.5% 76
2090 52.136.425 -0.46% 79.8
2080 54.433.608 -0.39% 83.3
2070 56.437.247 -0.31% 86.4
2060 57.935.312 -0.2% 88.7
2050 58.623.232 -0.02% 89.7
2040 58.169.858 +0.2% 89
2030 56.351.031 +0.47% 86.3
2025 NOW 54.850.648 +0.64% 84
2020 53.016.522 +0.71% 81.2
2015 51.089.056 +0.8% 78.2
2010 49.024.382 +0.75% 75
2005 47.438.365 +0.79% 72.6
2000 45.290.841 +1.12% 69.3
1995 42.605.338 +1.31% 65.2
1990 39.817.251 +1.54% 60.9
1985 36.622.827 +2.02% 56.1
1980 33.227.203 +1.93% 50.9
1975 30.176.565 +1.95% 46.2
1970 27.193.016 +2.29% 41.6
1965 24.279.431 +2.28% 37.2
1960 21.730.250 +2.19% 33.3
1955 19.550.482 +2.06% 29.9
1950 17.737.117 - 27.1

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Yangon
4.706.624
2 Mandalay
1.269.881
3 Nay Pyi Taw
972.304
4 Hlaingthaya
723.044
5 Mawlamyine
447.717

Geographic Regions

Ayeyarwady
6.184.829
Bago
249.307
Chin
478.801
Kachin
1.689.441
Kayah
286.627
Kayin
1.574.079
Magway
96.954
Mandalay
1.269.881
Mon
2.054.393
Rakhine
3.188.807
Sagaing
78.739
Shan
5.824.432
Tanintharyi
1.408.401
Yangon
4.706.624

Cities

Yangon
4.706.624
Mandalay
1.269.881
Nay Pyi Taw
972.304
Hlaingthaya
723.044
Mawlamyine
447.717
Kalemyo
355.607
Insein
252.673
Bago
249.307
Amarapura
242.413
Pathein
241.873
Yawnghwe
191.878
Monywa
185.684
Sittwe
181.330
Meiktila
181.022
Myeik
176.795
Taunggyi
163.346
Myingyan
144.572
Dawei
139.543
Pyay
138.038
Hinthada
137.670
Lashio
133.660
Pakokku
129.499
Thaton
126.223
Pyin Oo Lwin
119.670
Yenangyaung
112.784
Taungoo
109.103
Thayetmyo
98.185
Pyinmana
97.409
Magway
96.954
Myitkyina
90.894
Chauk
90.870
Mogok
90.843
Nyaunglebin
89.626
Mudon
89.123
Shwebo
88.914
Sagaing
78.739
Taungdwingyi
70.094
Syriam
69.448
Bogale
68.938
Pyapon
65.601
Yamethin
59.867
Kanbe
58.146
Kawthoung
57.949
Myaydo
57.897
Minbu
57.342
Tharyarwady
54.386
Thongwa
52.496
Kyaiklat
52.425
Tachileik
51.553
Maubin
51.542
Kyaukse
50.480
Hpa-An
50.000
Kyaikto
48.658
Martaban
48.629
Kyaikkami
48.100
Bhamo
47.920
Twante
46.516
Myawadi
45.000
Mawlaik
44.540
Wakema
42.705
Myanaung
42.252
Pyu
40.386
Kayan
40.322
Nyaungdon
40.092
Mawlamyinegyun
39.115
Letpandan
38.936
Thanatpin
38.059
Paungde
36.971
Hakha
20.000
Loikaw
17.293

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