Myanmar
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Military coup in 2021; deep cultural heritage and landscapes, but serious instability.
At a Glance
📈Myanmar's Human Development Index
0.608
Medium human development#142 of 191 countries worldwide, #37 of 43 in Asia.
Higher than 26% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
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Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country of golden pagodas, ancient temple plains at Bagan, and a great diversity of ethnic cultures spread across delta rivers, mountain jungles, and the shores of Inle Lake. The natural and architectural beauty is exceptional, and the culture carries a deep Buddhist quality of patience and gentleness in everyday interactions. Travellers should research current conditions carefully before visiting.
- Jade extraction enriches military and warlords — the industry is largely unregulated.
- Has 135 officially recognised ethnic groups — more than almost any country on earth.
- Bagan has 2,000+ ancient Buddhist temples — rivals Angkor Wat in scale.
- The 2021 military coup reversed years of democratic opening.
Quick Facts
Capital
Naypyidaw
Language
Burmese
Currency
Ks MMK
Area
652,670 km²
Nomad Hub
Fixed Broadband
31Mbps
GDP / Capita
$1K
PPP / Capita
$6K
Unemployment
3.0%
Innovation (GII)
17.3
GNI / Capita
$1K
FDI Inflows
1.5%
Cost of Living
38.0
Price Level Index
94th pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.333 → 0.608 (+0.275)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Myanmar's Human Development Index?
Myanmar's Human Development Index is 0.608 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #142 of 191 countries.
Is Myanmar safe?
Myanmar scores 2.91 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #148 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
How expensive is Myanmar?
Numbeo's cost-of-living index puts Myanmar at 38.0 (New York = 100); that is #56 cheapest of 143 countries with data.
What is life expectancy in Myanmar?
Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is 67.1 yrs (World Bank), ranked #156 of 195 countries.