Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban in Myanmar
Myanmar: Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban was 88.1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Myanmar, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Myanmar is 88.1, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 114.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Myanmar peaked at 88.1 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.8, in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 121st of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of the rural and urban population with access … rural, urban in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.8 | — |
| 2001 | 5.6 | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 6.7 | +19.6% |
| 2003 | 8 | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 9.5 | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 11.2 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 13.2 | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 15.6 | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 18.4 | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 22 | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 25.6 | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 30.3 | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 35.55 | +17.3% |
| 2013 | 41 | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 47.1 | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 53 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 59.2 | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 65.1 | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 70.1 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 74.8 | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 78.9 | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 82.6 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 85.5 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 88.1 | +3.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 88.1 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 63.2, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 88.1 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 90, 98% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.5 | 4.8 | 22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.17 | 25.6 | 74.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.78 | 78.9 | 88.1 | 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 share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Myanmar?
- Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels in Myanmar was 88.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 88.1 in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8 in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels?
- Myanmar ranks 121st out of 189 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.9%. 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 Share of the rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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