MMR · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)

Location

GDP per capita: 1,359 USD (PPP: 5,997 intl$) · Total GDP: 74.1 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Myanmar is 101 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 74.07 billion USD 1,359 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 1,210 USD
GDP (PPP) 5,997 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 74.07 1,359
2023 66.76 1,233
2022 62.25 1,158
2021 66.35 1,243
2020 79.01 1,490
2019 75.07 1,426
2018 67.86 1,298
2017 66.05 1,273
2016 63.30 1,229
2015 59.61 1,167
2014 65.53 1,293
2013 60.27 1,199
2012 59.94 1,203
2011 59.98 1,214
2010 49.54 1,011
2009 36.91 758
2008 31.86 658
2007 20.18 419
2006 14.50 303
2005 11.99 253
2004 10.57 225
2003 10.47 224
2002 6.78 147
2001 6.48 142
2000 8.91 197
1999 8.49 189
1998 6.46 146
1997 4.72 108
1996 6.12 142
1995 5.29 124
1994 4.43 105
1993 3.16 76
1992 2.41 59
1991 2.07 51
1990 2.12 53
1989 2.01 51
1988 1.54 40
1987 1.56 41
1986 1.58 42
1985 1.48 40
1984 1.30 36
1983 1.38 39
1982 1.48 43
1981 1.11 33
1980 1.04 31
1979 0.95 29
1978 0.94 29
1977 0.87 28
1976 1.20 39
1975 1.06 35
1974 1.23 41
1973 0.72 25
1972 0.66 23
1971 0.59 21
1970 0.56 21
1969 0.57 22
1968 0.56 22
1967 0.42 17
1966 0.29 12
1965 0.37 15
1964 0.41 17
1963 0.60 26
1962 0.63 28
1961 0.61 27
1960 0.55 25

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Myanmar play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Myanmar Per Capita

Household debt and deficits 2024

Data on government debt, budget deficit/surplus, and household debt is being collected.

Note: Household debt data represents domestic credit to private sector (% of GDP) from World Bank. This indicator includes credit to both households and non-financial corporations, providing an approximation of household debt levels.

Corruption in Myanmar

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 3.0%
2024 2.9%
2023 3.0%
2022 3.1%
2021 4.3%
2020 1.5%
2019 0.4%
2018 0.8%
2017 1.4%
2016 1.1%
2015 0.8%
2014 0.8%
2013 0.8%
2012 0.8%
2011 0.7%
2010 0.7%
2009 0.7%
2008 0.7%
2007 0.7%
2006 0.7%
2005 0.7%
2004 0.7%
2003 0.7%
2002 0.7%
2001 0.7%
2000 0.7%
1999 0.8%
1998 0.8%
1997 0.8%
1996 0.8%
1995 0.8%
1994 0.7%
1993 0.8%
1992 0.8%
1991 0.8%

Inflation rates in percentages 1960 - 2019

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2019 8.8%
2018 6.9%
2017 4.6%
2016 6.9%
2015 9.5%
2014 5.0%
2013 5.6%
2012 1.5%
2011 5.0%
2010 7.7%
2009 1.5%
2008 26.8%
2007 35.0%
2006 20.0%
2005 9.4%
2004 4.5%
2003 36.6%
2002 57.1%
2001 21.1%
2000 -0.1%
1999 18.4%
1998 51.5%
1997 29.7%
1996 16.3%
1995 25.2%
1994 24.1%
1993 31.8%
1992 21.9%
1991 32.3%
1990 17.6%
1989 27.2%
1988 16.0%
1987 24.8%
1986 9.3%
1985 6.8%
1984 4.8%
1983 5.7%
1982 5.3%
1981 0.3%
1980 0.6%
1979 5.7%
1978 -6.0%
1977 -1.2%
1976 22.4%
1975 31.7%
1974 25.2%
1973 25.2%
1972 7.6%
1971 2.1%
1970 -4.0%
1969 -4.3%
1968 2.4%
1967 0.8%
1966 25.5%
1965 17.7%
1964 -0.5%
1963 -2.7%
1962 -1.6%
1961 -0.1%
1960 7.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Myanmar is 1,359 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 5,997 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Myanmar?

The main economic sectors in Myanmar include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Myanmar in 2019?

The inflation rate in Myanmar is 8.8% in 2019. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Myanmar including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Myanmar's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Myanmar's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026