The total population in Myanmar was estimated at 54.9 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Myanmar had a population of 21.7 million people. source: World Bank

Population in Myanmar is expected to reach 55.19 Million by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Myanmar Population is projected to trend around 55.51 Million in 2027 and 55.82 Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Minimum Wages 4800.00 4800.00 MMK/day Dec 2026
Population 54.85 54.50 Million Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 3.00 2.90 percent Dec 2025


Myanmar Population
The population of Myanmar represents 0.70 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 144 people on the planet is a resident of Myanmar.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
54.85 54.50 54.85 21.73 1960 - 2025 Million Yearly