Myanmar/Society

Society in Myanmar

An overview of key social indicators. Select a category for detailed trends, charts, and insights.

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Demographics

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Population
54.1M(2023)
Population Growth
0.7%(2023)
Fertility Rate
2.12(2023)
Death Rate
9.2 per 1k(2023)
Net Migration
-38K(2024)

Public Health

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Life Expectancy
66.9 years(2023)
Under-5 Mortality
38.7 per 1k(2023)
Maternal Mortality
185 per 100k(2023)
Health Expenditure (as share of GDP)
5.2%(2022)

Education & Human Capital

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Literacy Rate
89%(2019)
Primary Enrollment
97.9%(2018)
Secondary Enrollment
75.6%(2018)
Tertiary Enrollment
20.4(2018)
Education Expenditure (as share of GDP)
2%(2019)

Living Standards & Connectivity

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Internet Users
58.5%(2023)
Access to Electricity
76.8%(2023)
Access to Basic Drinking Water
82.4%(2022)
Urban Population
17.4M(2023)
Rural Population
36.8M(2023)

Current Snapshot Overview

A summary of key social and demographic indicators for Myanmar

  • Myanmar has an estimated population of 54.1M
    2023
    , with a modest annual growth rate of 0.7%
    2023
    , suggesting a mature demographic transition with stable, but limitated, population increase. The fertility rate of 2.1 births per woman
    2023
    is above replacement level, ensuring sustainable long-term population stability without significant external migration. Net emigration is relatively minor, impacting the population by approximately 38K individuals annually (or -0.7 per 1,000 inhabitants)
    2024
    .
  • Regarding public health, Healthcare outcomes show foundational progress with a life expectancy of 66.9 years
    2023
    , yet significant disparities or developmental gaps may still exist. Concurrently, Healthcare delivery faces significant systemic challenges, as evidenced by elevated child mortality (under 5 years) (38.7 per 1,000 live births
    2023
    and maternal mortality (185 per 100,000 live births
    2023
    ) rates, suggesting areas for critical intervention and resource allocation. These outcomes are supported by limited healthcare spending, at 5.2% of GDP
    2022
    , which may constrain comprehensive health system improvements and the attainment of higher health outcomes.
  • Educational progress is reflected in a literacy rate of 89%
    2019
    , though continued efforts are needed to achieve universal literacy and enhance foundational skills. Complementing this, educational access shows solid progress through 98% primary enrollment
    2018
    and 76% secondary participation rates
    2018
    . This educational framework is supported by limited educational investment, at 2.0% of GDP
    2019
    , which may constrain the scale and quality of future human capital development initiatives.
  • In terms of infrastructure and connectivity, the primarily rural population distribution (68% rural population
    2023
    ) presents distinct challenges for universal infrastructure provision, service access, and economic modernization. Furthermore, basic infrastructure coverage includes 77% electricity access
    2023
    . However, digital connectivity at {currentInternet}% internet penetration
    2023
    indicates significant opportunities for further digital transformation and economic inclusion.

Key Development Insights

Population Dynamics

Managing demographic trends is crucial for long-term economic planning and workforce stability.

Public Health System

Addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system is essential to improve lagging indicators like life expectancy and maternal mortality.

Human Capital Formation

Educational attainment is a direct driver of economic innovation and global competitiveness. Investment in education is key to unlocking human potential.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Expanding access to basic infrastructure, particularly electricity, remains a key bottleneck for broad-based development.

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