New internal displacements in Myanmar
Myanmar: New internal displacements was 978,146 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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.
New internal displacements in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.25 million | — |
| 2009 | 77,521 | -96.6% |
| 2010 | 178,993 | +130.9% |
| 2011 | 63,152 | -64.7% |
| 2012 | 239,840 | +279.8% |
| 2013 | 276,946 | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 87,232 | -68.5% |
| 2015 | 1.63 million | +1773.5% |
| 2016 | 541,238 | -66.9% |
| 2017 | 408,403 | -24.5% |
| 2018 | 340,457 | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 349,666 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 119,741 | -65.8% |
| 2021 | 606,037 | +406.1% |
| 2022 | 1.02 million | +68.2% |
| 2023 | 2.29 million | +124.9% |
| 2024 | 1.76 million | -23.4% |
| 2025 | 978,146 | -44.3% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 978,146 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,172, 308.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 978,146 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,429, 285.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +1773.5% | 87,232 | 1.63 million |
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)
- 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)
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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