New internal displacements in Myanmar
Myanmar: New internal displacements was 978,146 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
978,146
Change on year
down 44.3%
World rank
13th
of 170 countries
All-time high
2.29 million
in 2023
All-time low
63,152
in 2011
Years of data
18
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Myanmar, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Myanmar is 978,146, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 44.3% on the previous year and down 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Myanmar peaked at 2.29 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 63,152, in 2011.
Myanmar ranks 13th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 77,521 | 2.25 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 412,019 | 63,152 | 1.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.13 million | 119,741 | 2.29 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More population data for Myanmar
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.506 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.5289 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.8038 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 0 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Myanmar?
- New internal displacements in Myanmar was 978,146 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,152 in 2011.
- How does Myanmar rank for new internal displacements?
- Myanmar ranks 13th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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