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Asia · South-Eastern Asia · capital Naypyidaw

About Myanmar

What is the capital of Myanmar?

The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw. Naypyidaw is the seat of national government for Myanmar, a country in South-Eastern Asia.

What is the population of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a population of about 54.1 million people, the 27th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Myanmar?

Myanmar covers 676,578 square kilometers (261,228 square miles), making Myanmar the 40th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Myanmar?

Myanmar borders 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand.

What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?

Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is 66.9 years, the 176th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Myanmar in?

Myanmar is in Asia, in the South-Eastern Asia region. Myanmar is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Myanmar
Populationtotal people54.1Mpeople27th
Land Areatotal km²676.6Kkm²40th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$1.2K185th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$66.8B88th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth66.9years176th
Urban Population% living in cities30.4%193rd
Internet Users% of people online58.5%136th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman2.12births/woman98th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year903.0Karrivals/year97th
Forest Cover% of land forested42.8%68th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.0%150th
Military Spending% of GDP3.8%of GDP15th
Renewable Energy% of energy use62.9%33rd
Inflation Rateannual CPI change8.8%53rd
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP2.0%of GDP168th
Health Spending% of GDP4.5%of GDP141st
Arable Land% of land arable16.9%60th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$1.5B79th

Borders Myanmar5 countries

Bangladeshcapital DhakaChinacapital BeijingIndiacapital New DelhiLaoscapital VientianeThailandcapital Bangkok

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Regional hubs

All countries in Asia50 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 MM · alpha-3 MMR · South-Eastern Asia

Where Myanmar stands18 of 21 rankings

15thMilitary % GDP3.8% of GDP27thPopulation54.1M people33rdRenewables %62.9%

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