Myanmar: Statistical Overview

Total Population: 54,179,306

Natural Increase: 0.7%

Density: 82 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 31.8%

Ethnic Origins: The population is comprised of over 135 native tribes and sub-tribes. The majority Burman (Bamar) ethnic group makes up about 70% of the population and dominates the military and Government. The minority ethnic groups include the Shans, Karens, Kachins, Rakhines and Chins. Indians and Chinese are also present in Myanmar. (Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar)

Official Language: Burmese

Other Languages Spoken: Arakanese, Chinese, Jingpho, Kado, Karen, Kayan, Palaung, Parauk, Shan, Wa, and many others

Business Language(s): English

Religion: Buddhism (89%), Christianity (4%), Islam (4%), Hinduism (1%), Others 2%.

Literacy Rate: 89.9%

Area: 676,590 km²

Type of State: Union. Military junta.

Type of Economy: Low-income economy.
The political regime is subject to international sanctions; very sizeable drug traffic and unofficial economy.

HDI*: 0.536/1

HDI (World Rank): 148/188

Telephone Code:
To call from Myanmar, dial 00
To call Myanmar, dial +95

Internet Suffix: .mm

Telephone Lines: 1.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 1.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 52.36% of the Population