Myanmar Population
East Asia & Pacific · 27th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
55,283,471
The population of Myanmar is about 55,283,471 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 55.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.67% of the world's people.
Myanmar is the 27th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.61% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2049 at about 58.6 million, then declining. That is 2.5 times its 1960 population of 21.7 million. Population density is 85 people per square kilometre. 31% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
55.2 million
Yearly change
+0.61%
World rank
27th
Share of world
0.67%
Density
85/km²
Land area
652,670 km²
Life expectancy
67.1 yrs
Births per woman
2.10
GDP per capita
$1,489
GDP
$81.7B
Population of Myanmar, 1960–2050
Myanmar population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,730,250 | — | 33 |
| 1970 | 27,193,016 | +2.29% | 42 |
| 1980 | 33,227,204 | +1.93% | 51 |
| 1990 | 39,817,251 | +1.54% | 61 |
| 2000 | 45,290,841 | +1.12% | 69 |
| 2010 | 49,024,382 | +0.75% | 75 |
| 2020 | 53,016,522 | +0.71% | 81 |
| 2024 | 54,500,091 | +0.68% | 84 |
| 2026proj. | 55,184,819 | +0.61% | 85 |
| 2030proj. | 56,351,031 | +0.47% | 86 |
| 2040proj. | 58,169,858 | +0.20% | 89 |
| 2050proj. | 58,623,232 | −0.02% | 90 |
Myanmar vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.2 times as many people as Myanmar. Bangladesh is 16.2 times more densely populated.
Myanmar population: questions and answers
What is the population of Myanmar in 2026?
About 55,184,819 (55.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Myanmar's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.61% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Myanmar?
About 85 people per km², with a land area of 652,670 km².
What will the population of Myanmar be in 2050?
About 58.6 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Myanmar?
Naypyidaw.
What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?
67.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.