Myanmar Population Live (2026)
The live population of Myanmar, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Myanmar has an estimated population of about 54.4 million people in 2026 — 0.66% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 26th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Myanmar's latest birth rate (16.3 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (7.3 per 1,000).
Is the population of Myanmar growing?
Yes. Around 2,430 babies are born in Myanmar every day — about 101 an hour — while around 1,088 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 1,342 people a day, or about 489,688 a year: a growth rate of 0.90% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Myanmar is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 16.3 per 1,000 people is close to the world average of about 16.9. Family sizes have been falling, but there are still many young adults of child-bearing age. It ranks 29th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Myanmar's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Myanmar
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Per hour | 101 | 45 | 56 |
| Per day | 2,430 | 1,088 | 1,342 |
| Per week | 17,009 | 7,617 | 9,391 |
| Per year | 886,880 | 397,192 | 489,688 |
How crowded is Myanmar?
With about 54.4 million people living on 676,578 km², Myanmar has roughly 80.4 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (43rd of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Myanmar
A baby born in Myanmar today can expect to live about 67.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is below the world average (64th of 72), mostly because more children die young and access to healthcare is more limited than in richer countries. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $1,210 per person (66th of 72), Myanmar is a lower-income country. As incomes, education and access to healthcare rise, birth rates almost always fall — which is why the UN expects growth here to slow over the coming decades.
Myanmar at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 54,409,800 | 26 |
| Births per day | 2,430 | 25 |
| Deaths per day | 1,088 | 28 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 16.3 | 29 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 7.3 | 36 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.90% / year | 32 |
| Life expectancy | 67.1 years | 64 |
| Population density | 80.4 / km² | 43 |
| GDP per person | $1,210 | 66 |
| Area | 676,578 km² | — |
| Capital | Naypyidaw | — |
| Languages | Burmese | — |
| Currency | Myanmar Kyat (K) | — |
Compare with other countries
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How we calculate Myanmar's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Myanmar's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Myanmar in 2026?
The population of Myanmar in 2026 is estimated at about 54.4 million people, which is around 0.66% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Myanmar every day?
About 2,430 babies are born in Myanmar every day — roughly 101 per hour, or 886,880 per year — based on a birth rate of 16.3 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Myanmar every day?
About 1,088 people die in Myanmar every day — roughly 45 per hour, or 397,192 per year — based on a death rate of 7.3 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Myanmar growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 1,342 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.90% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?
Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is about 67.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Myanmar population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Myanmar's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.