Population of Myanmar

As of August 2026, the population of Myanmar is 55.2 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 326 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.61%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 27.6 years in 2016 to 30.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 67.5 years and population density is 84.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Myanmar peaked in 1965, reaching around 2.28% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.59% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 738.14 thousand in 1983 to nearly 326.45 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Myanmar, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 62 years in 2006 to 67.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Myanmar

Myanmar has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Yangon, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 4.5 million inhabitants. It is followed by Mandalay, Mandalay Region with 1.2 million and Nay Pyi Taw with 925 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Myanmar: