Myanmar

Republic of the Union of Myanmar

"A Southeast Asian country known for its Buddhist temples, diverse ethnic groups, and golden pagodas."

South-Eastern Asia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Military Junta

Capital City

Naypyidaw

19.76°, 96.07°

Official Languages

Burmese

Population

54.13M

Total Area

676.58K km²

Population Density

80.01 people per km²

Currency

Burmese kyat

Ks

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#27
54,133,798

Total Population+0.7%

2023
#153
66.9 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#45
32.1%

Urban Population

2023
#93
2.12

Fertility Rate

2023
#132
58.5%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#85
$66.8B

GDP+1%

2023
#165
$1.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#149
8.8%

Inflation

2019
#41
3%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#38
30.7

Gini Index

2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Myanmar

What is the capital of Myanmar?

Myanmar's capital city is Naypyidaw.

What is the population of Myanmar?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Myanmar is approximately 54.13M people. This makes it the 27th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Myanmar?

Myanmar spans a total area of approximately 676,578 square kilometers (261,228.12 square miles).

Which continent is Myanmar in?

Myanmar is located in Asia, specifically within the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Myanmar?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Myanmar is approximately $66.76B USD. This ranks Myanmar as the 85th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.