Net migration metrics in Myanmar
Myanmar: Net migration metrics was -34,989 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-34,989
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
212th
of 236 countries
All-time high
18,847
in 1965
All-time low
-186,098
in 2006
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Myanmar, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Myanmar stood at -34,989.
The figure is up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Myanmar peaked at 18,847 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -186,098, in 2006.
That places Myanmar 212th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,200 | — |
| 1951 | 5,001 | -3.8% |
| 1952 | 2,738 | -45.3% |
| 1953 | -2,048 | -174.8% |
| 1954 | -367 | -82.1% |
| 1955 | -130 | -64.6% |
| 1956 | 237 | -282.3% |
| 1957 | -125 | -152.7% |
| 1958 | -6,942 | +5453.6% |
| 1959 | 4,191 | -160.4% |
| 1960 | 8,807 | +110.1% |
| 1961 | 11,972 | +35.9% |
| 1962 | 13,546 | +13.1% |
| 1963 | 14,350 | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 15,600 | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 18,847 | +20.8% |
| 1966 | 15,453 | -18.0% |
| 1967 | 18,470 | +19.5% |
| 1968 | 17,293 | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 17,491 | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 17,997 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 6,306 | -65.0% |
| 1972 | 10,735 | +70.2% |
| 1973 | -55,659 | -618.5% |
| 1974 | -53,875 | -3.2% |
| 1975 | -52,763 | -2.1% |
| 1976 | -60,561 | +14.8% |
| 1977 | -37,879 | -37.5% |
| 1978 | -36,055 | -4.8% |
| 1979 | -44,174 | +22.5% |
| 1980 | -37,679 | -14.7% |
| 1981 | -52,839 | +40.2% |
| 1982 | -79,856 | +51.1% |
| 1983 | 18,427 | -123.1% |
| 1984 | 11,433 | -38.0% |
| 1985 | 6,074 | -46.9% |
| 1986 | -7,351 | -221.0% |
| 1987 | -11,642 | +58.4% |
| 1988 | -13,046 | +12.1% |
| 1989 | -26,585 | +103.8% |
| 1990 | -40,859 | +53.7% |
| 1991 | -79,059 | +93.5% |
| 1992 | -80,661 | +2.0% |
| 1993 | -83,214 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | -71,359 | -14.2% |
| 1995 | -75,097 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | -65,766 | -12.4% |
| 1997 | -58,954 | -10.4% |
| 1998 | -62,281 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | -81,874 | +31.5% |
| 2000 | -106,772 | +30.4% |
| 2001 | -131,124 | +22.8% |
| 2002 | -150,232 | +14.6% |
| 2003 | -165,739 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | -169,736 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | -185,009 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | -186,098 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | -184,989 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | -180,533 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | -158,542 | -12.2% |
| 2010 | -116,481 | -26.5% |
| 2011 | -82,713 | -29.0% |
| 2012 | -61,536 | -25.6% |
| 2013 | -62,863 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | -74,901 | +19.1% |
| 2015 | -94,108 | +25.6% |
| 2016 | -87,907 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | -105,415 | +19.9% |
| 2018 | -114,598 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | -100,783 | -12.1% |
| 2020 | -66,213 | -34.3% |
| 2021 | -35,370 | -46.6% |
| 2022 | -34,988 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | -34,989 | +0.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's -34,989 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 5.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's -34,989 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787, 44.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | -5453.6% | -125 | -6,942 |
| 1973 | -618.5% | 10,735 | -55,659 |
| 1956 | +282.3% | -130 | 237 |
| 1986 | -221.0% | 6,074 | -7,351 |
| 1953 | -174.8% | 2,738 | -2,048 |
| 1959 | +160.4% | -6,942 | 4,191 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 775.5 | -6,942 | 5,200 | 10 |
| 1960s | 15,183 | 8,807 | 18,847 | 10 |
| 1970s | -30,593 | -60,561 | 17,997 | 10 |
| 1980s | -19,306 | -79,856 | 18,427 | 10 |
| 1990s | -69,912 | -83,214 | -40,859 | 10 |
| 2000s | -161,877 | -186,098 | -106,772 | 10 |
| 2010s | -90,130 | -116,481 | -61,536 | 10 |
| 2020s | -42,890 | -66,213 | -34,988 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Myanmar?
- Net migration metrics in Myanmar was -34,989 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 18,847 in 1965.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -186,098 in 2006.
- How does Myanmar rank for net migration metrics?
- Myanmar ranks 212th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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