Total number of international immigrants in Myanmar
Myanmar: Total number of international immigrants was 79,052 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in Myanmar, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Myanmar stood at 79,052 immigrants.
That represents a change of up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Myanmar peaked at 133,545 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 73,309 immigrants, in 2015.
That places Myanmar 148th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 133,545 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 113,663 immigrants | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 98,011 immigrants | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 83,025 immigrants | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 76,414 immigrants | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 73,309 immigrants | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 76,446 immigrants | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 79,052 immigrants | +3.4% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 79,052 immigrants is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 40% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 79,052 immigrants is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446 immigrants, 1.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 123,604 immigrants | 113,663 immigrants | 133,545 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 90,518 immigrants | 83,025 immigrants | 98,011 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 74,862 immigrants | 73,309 immigrants | 76,414 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 77,749 immigrants | 76,446 immigrants | 79,052 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More population data for Myanmar
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4448 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.45 million people (2100)
- Population density 76.09 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.737 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5289 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Myanmar?
- Total number of international immigrants in Myanmar was 79,052 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 133,545 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,309 immigrants in 2015.
- How does Myanmar rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Myanmar ranks 148th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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