Migrant populations in Myanmar
Myanmar: Migrant populations was 79,052 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
79,052
World rank
148th
of 228 countries
All-time high
133,545
in 1990
All-time low
73,309
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Myanmar, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Myanmar is 79,052, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Myanmar peaked at 133,545 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 73,309, in 2015.
Myanmar ranks 148th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 133,545 | — |
| 1995 | 113,663 | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 98,011 | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 83,025 | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 76,414 | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 73,309 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 76,446 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 79,052 | +3.4% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 79,052 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 40% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 79,052 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 1.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 123,604 | 113,663 | 133,545 | 2 |
| 2000s | 90,518 | 83,025 | 98,011 | 2 |
| 2010s | 74,862 | 73,309 | 76,414 | 2 |
| 2020s | 77,749 | 76,446 | 79,052 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More population data for Myanmar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.8844 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4448 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 59,929 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5289 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.737 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.506 (2100)
- Population density 76.09 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.45 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Myanmar?
- Migrant populations in Myanmar was 79,052 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 133,545 in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,309 in 2015.
- How does Myanmar rank for migrant populations?
- Myanmar ranks 148th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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