What Language Do They Speak in Myanmar?
Official language of Myanmar
Burmese
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Myanmar is Burmese.
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Languages of Myanmar at a glance
| Official language | Burmese |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Burmese is official | 1 |
| People (demonym) | Burmese |
| Capital | Naypyidaw |
| Internet domain | .mm |
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Bangladesh | Bengali |
|---|---|
| China | Chinese |
| India | Hindi, English, Tamil |
| Laos | Lao |
| Thailand | Thai |
Myanmar in context
- Myanmar covers 676,578 km², making it the 39th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 76 people per km² ranks 110th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Laos, Thailand.
- With 51,316,756 people, Myanmar holds about 7.5% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Myanmar is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in Myanmar — FAQ
What language do they speak in Myanmar?
The official language of Myanmar is Burmese.
How many official languages does Myanmar have?
Myanmar has 1 official language: Burmese.
Is Burmese spoken anywhere else?
Myanmar is the only country on this site where Burmese is an official language.
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