What is the Population of Myanmar?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Myanmar has a population of approximately 51,316,756 people, making it the 29th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.64% of the world's population. With a land area of 676,578 km², the population density is roughly 76 people per km².
| Population | 51,316,756 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 29th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.64% |
| Area | 676,578 km² |
| Population density | 76 / km² |
| Demonym | Burmese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 29th |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 27th |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
| South Korea | 51,159,889 | 30th |
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 31st |
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 32nd |
Myanmar compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 169,828,911 | 147,570 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| India | 1,417,492,000 | 3,287,263 |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 236,800 |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 513,120 |
Myanmar in context
- Myanmar covers 676,578 km², making it the 39th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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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Population of Myanmar — FAQ
What is the population of Myanmar?
The population of Myanmar is approximately 51,316,756 (51.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Myanmar in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Myanmar at approximately 51,316,756 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Myanmar is the 29th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Myanmar?
Approximately 51,316,756 people live in Myanmar, making it the 29th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Myanmar rank by population?
Myanmar is the 29th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.64%.
What is the population density of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a population density of roughly 76 people per km², based on a land area of 676,578 km².
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