Myanmar

• Burman= 68%
• Shan = 9%
• Karen = 7%
• Rakhine = 4%
• Chinese = 3%
• Indian = 2%
• Mon = 2%
• Others = 5%

• Land area: 676,578 sq km
• Forest area: 284,162.76 sq km
• Water area: 23,070 sq km

Myanmar’s climate is influenced by monsoon winds and consists of three seasons: the cool northeast monsoon (late October to mid-February), the hot intermonsoonal period (mid-February to mid-May), and the rainy southwest monsoon (mid-May to late October). Precipitation varies regionally, with coastal areas receiving over 200 inches annually, while the central region sees only 20 to 40 inches. Elevation affects temperature fluctuations, particularly in places like Mandalay, with average daily temperatures ranging from 79 °F to 82 °F, and cooler temperatures of around 71 °F on the Shan Plateau.

• Agricultural land = 19.9% = 134,639.02
• Arable land = 16.8% = 113,665.10
• Permanent crops = 2.3% = 15,561.29
• Permanent pasture = 0.7% = 4,736.05

• Burman= 68%
• Shan = 9%
• Karen = 7%
• Rakhine = 4%
• Chinese = 3%
• Indian = 2%
• Mon = 2%
• Others = 5%

• Buddhist: 73.9%
• Ethnic Religionist: 9.4%
• Christians: 8.7%
• Muslim: 3.9%
• Hindu: 1.8%
• Other: 1.8%
• Agnostic: 0.5%

According to the Myanmar Census 2024, the total population of Myanmar is estimated to be 51,316,756 as of September 30, 2024. This figure comprises an enumerated population of 32,191,407, along with an estimated 19,125,349 individuals residing in areas that were not fully surveyed. Among those counted in the census, there are 15,105,215 males and 17,086,192 females, highlighting a notable predominance of females in the population. Specifically, males constitute 46.9% of the total, while females account for 53.1%. Additionally, the census reveals that 31% of Myanmar’s population lives in urban areas, compared to 69% who reside in rural regions.

According to Statistics Times the population growth rate for 2024 is 0.66%, which ranks Myanmar as 131^st out of 237 countries in terms of growth rate.

According to the World Bank Group, Myanmar’s GDP stands at US$ 74,079,772.65, with a GDP per capita of US$ 1,359.30. The country has experienced an annual GDP growth rate of -1.0%. In comparison, the previous year, Myanmar’s GDP was US$ 66,757,619.00, with a GDP per capita of US$ 1,233.20, and it had an annual GDP growth rate of 1.0%.

According to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, in 2023, Myanmar ranked as the 103rd most complex economy out of 132 countries, according to the Economic Complexity Index by Trade. Additionally, Research ranked it 120th out of 137 countries on the same index. The country’s product exports totaled $21.8 billion, placing it 75th among 226 countries, with an export per capita of $403, which ranks it 157th out of 209 countries. The exports experienced a decline, with a growth of -$5.17 billion. On the import side, Burma imported products worth $24.7 billion, ranking 79th out of 226 countries. The per capita imports stood at $457, positioning the country at 172nd out of 209 countries.

Top Imported Products

• Refined Petroleum = $4.52B
• Crude Petroleum = $897M
• Palm Oil = $682M

Top Import Partners

• China = $10.4B
• Thailand = $4.41B
• Singapore = $3.47B

Agricultural Imports

• Palm Oil = $682M
• Soybean Meal = $229M
• Wheat = $141M

Top Exported Products

• Petroleum Gas = $3.3B
• Dried Legumes = $1.51B
• Rare-Earth Metal Compounds = $1.44B

Top Export Partners

• China = $6.77B
• Thailand = $3.53B
• Japan = $1.59B

Agricultural Exports

• Dried Legumes = $1.51B
• Rice = $787M
• Corn = $618M