What is the population of Myanmar?
In recent years, Myanmar’s population data has been one of the focuses of attention of the international community. As an important country in Southeast Asia, Myanmar's population growth, distribution and socio-economic development have certain impacts on the region and even the world. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to present relevant information about Myanmar's population in the form of structured data.
1. Total population of Myanmar
According to the latest statistics from the United Nations and the World Bank, Myanmar's total population will reach approximately 55 million in 2023. The following is the population change data of Myanmar in the past 10 years:
| Year | Population (millions) | Growth rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 51.4 | 1.2 |
| 2016 | 52.9 | 1.1 |
| 2019 | 54.0 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 55.0 | 0.8 |
2. Population age structure
Myanmar’s population age structure is showing a younger trend. The following is the age distribution data in 2023:
| age group | Proportion of total population (%) |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 26.5 |
| 15-64 years old | 66.8 |
| 65 years and above | 6.7 |
3. Population Density and Distribution
Myanmar's population density is low, about 82 people/square kilometer, but the distribution is extremely uneven. Here are population density figures for the major administrative regions:
| administrative district | Population density (people/square kilometer) |
|---|---|
| Yangon Region | 715 |
| Mandalay Province | 198 |
| Shan State | 42 |
| Chin State | 13 |
4. Hot topics: Myanmar’s population and refugee issues
In the past 10 days, the international community's attention to the Rohingya refugee issue in Myanmar has once again increased. According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, more than 1 million Rohingya have fled Myanmar since 2017, mainly to Bangladesh. This phenomenon has had a profound impact on Myanmar’s demographics and international image.
5. Future population forecast
According to the United Nations' medium-fertility forecast, Myanmar's population will peak at about 62 million in 2050 and then begin a slow decline. Here are population projections for the next 30 years:
| Year | Projected population (millions) |
|---|---|
| 2030 | 57.8 |
| 2040 | 60.2 |
| 2050 | 62.0 |
6. Socioeconomic impact of Myanmar’s population
Myanmar’s youthful population structure presents both opportunities and challenges for development:
1.Labor advantage: The working-age population aged 15-64 accounts for 66.8%, providing demographic dividend for economic development.
2.educational pressure: The population aged 0-14 accounts for more than 1/4, placing higher demands on basic education resources.
3.urbanization process: The population density of big cities such as Yangon continues to rise, and urban infrastructure is facing tremendous pressure.
4.Medical and health: The proportion of the population over 65 years old is increasing year by year, and the demand for medical care for the elderly is growing rapidly.
7. Data source description
The data in this article mainly comes from:
1. United Nations “World Population Prospects 2023” report
2. World Bank country data for Myanmar in 2023
3. Official Gazette of the Central Bureau of Statistics of Myanmar
4. Latest report of the United Nations Refugee Agency
The above data is as of October 2023. For subsequent changes, please refer to the latest official release.
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