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Myanmar Population Pyramid 2008

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2008
Population: 48,390,793

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Summary

Myanmar in 2008

In 2008, Myanmar had a total population of 48,390,794 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 9.3%, up from 44,257,792 in 1998.

Half of the population was younger than 26.2 years; 29.0% were children under 15 and 5.2% were 65 or older. The near-vertical sides of the pyramid indicate a stationary age structure, with births roughly balancing the passage of cohorts into older age.

Ranks #25 of 201 by population Ranks #99 of 201 by median age Ranks #132 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Myanmar
Population
48,390,794
Median age
26.2
0-14 %
29.0%
65+ %
5.2%
Child dependency
44.1
Old-age dependency
7.9
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
58,623,232
Population 2100
49,658,882
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.12

The fertility rate of Myanmar was 2.12 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 66.9

Life expectancy at birth was 66.9 years in 2023: 70.2 for women and 63.8 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Myanmar
Where immigrants come from (2024)

68,866 immigrants live in Myanmar, 0.1% of the population.

China36,301
India28,256
Pakistan3,207
Bangladesh1,102
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,320,462 people born in Myanmar live in other countries.

Thailand1,708,695
Bangladesh1,246,705
China367,052
Malaysia308,095
United States of America199,585
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Myanmar compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Myanmar 48,390,794 26.2
Thailand 67,619,831 33.6
Malaysia 27,570,059 25.1
Cambodia 14,053,480 21.6
Viet Nam 85,175,788 27.4
Frequently asked questions about Myanmar's population
What was the population of Myanmar in 2008?
Myanmar had a population of 48,390,794 in 2008.
Is Myanmar's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 9.3% from 1998, with a projected population of 58,623,232 in 2050.
What is the median age in Myanmar?
The median age in Myanmar is 26.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Myanmar's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Myanmar, 29.0% of people are under 15 and 5.2% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Myanmar have?
Myanmar has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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