Myanmar GDP (2026)

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Myanmar has a resource-rich economy with activity spread across agriculture, natural gas, mining, garment production, construction, and domestic trade. Its location between South and Southeast Asia offers substantial commercial potential, but political instability and external restrictions continue to affect investment and production. This page summarizes Myanmar GDP data, historical trends, and the economic outlook for 2026.

Myanmar Live GDP
$49,249,755,530
GDP Added Today
$98,939,092
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.00%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +5.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,519
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$17
Global Rank (Nominal)
#88
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1998โ€“2026
29 years

Myanmar GDP Growth (1998โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1998โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $83.83B
Lowest GDP $5.12B
Average Growth 5.93%
1998โ€“2026
Best Growth 15.30%
Weakest Growth -12.00%
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Share of World GDP (2026)

Myanmar 0.07%
United States 25.58%
China 16.47%
Germany 4.31%
Japan 3.46%
Rest of World 50.12%
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Key Findings

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Myanmar's GDP in 2026 is $83.83B.

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It ranks #88 among 218 countries.

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Myanmar contributes 0.07% to the world economy.

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GDP per capita is $1,519 in 2026.

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The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.00% in 2026.

Historical Data

Myanmar GDP Historical Data (1998โ€“2026)

2026 $83,832,000,000 3.00% $1,519 0.07% #87
2025 $82,400,000,000 -2.00% $1,502 0.07% #86
2024 $76,759,000,000 -1.00% $1,408 0.07% #85
2023 $66,821,000,000 1.00% $1,234 0.06% #88
2022 $67,437,000,000 4.00% $1,254 0.07% #86
2021 $55,260,000,000 -12.00% $1,035 0.06% #87
2020 $77,026,000,000 -9.00% $1,453 0.09% #69
2019 $75,282,000,000 6.60% $1,430 0.09% #71
2018 $67,491,000,000 6.30% $1,291 0.08% #74
2017 $66,083,000,000 6.10% $1,273 0.08% #74
2016 $62,839,000,000 6.80% $1,220 0.08% #74
2015 $59,330,000,000 5.90% $1,161 0.08% #75
2014 $65,404,000,000 8.20% $1,290 0.08% #74
2013 $62,656,000,000 7.90% $1,247 0.08% #75
2012 $58,374,000,000 6.50% $1,171 0.08% #74
2011 $53,250,000,000 5.50% $1,077 0.07% #78
2010 $37,851,000,000 5.20% $771 0.06% #86
2009 $30,675,000,000 4.40% $629 0.05% #89
2008 $25,313,000,000 7.60% $523 0.04% #98
2007 $17,745,000,000 12.50% $369 0.03% #104
2006 $13,502,000,000 13.30% $282 0.03% #106
2005 $12,051,000,000 13.60% $254 0.03% #107
2004 $10,688,000,000 15.30% $226 0.02% #103
2003 $8,826,000,000 13.20% $188 0.02% #106
2002 $6,878,000,000 9.90% $148 0.02% #112
2001 $7,087,000,000 12.50% $154 0.02% #108
2000 $7,688,000,000 12.40% $169 0.02% #107
1999 $6,400,000,000 8.40% $142 0.02% #109
1998 $5,122,000,000 0.00% $116 0.02% #115

Myanmar GDP Projections (IMF)

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Year GDP Nominal (Current USD) GDP Growth Rate (%) GDP Per Capita (USD) World Share (%) Global Rank
2027 $86,885,000,000 3.00% $1,565 0.07% #85
2028 $94,087,000,000 2.50% $1,686 0.07% #84
2029 $103,415,000,000 2.20% $1,844 0.07% #83
2030 $107,607,000,000 1.80% $1,910 0.07% #83
2031 $111,972,000,000 1.80% $1,978 0.07% #85

Myanmar Economy Overview

Myanmarโ€™s economy relies on agriculture, natural resources, manufacturing, and domestic commerce. Rice is the main agricultural crop, accompanied by beans, pulses, maize, sesame, rubber, fisheries, and livestock. Rural production remains central to employment and household incomes across much of the country.

Natural gas, jade, gemstones, timber, copper, and other minerals generate export revenue. Garment factories and food processing had become important manufacturing activities, particularly around major cities and industrial zones. However, political instability, armed conflict, electricity shortages, banking disruptions, sanctions, and reduced foreign investment have damaged production and trade. Informal activity plays a substantial role as businesses respond to limited financial and institutional capacity.

Myanmar GDP Outlook

Myanmarโ€™s economic outlook remains highly uncertain because of conflict, political instability, weakened institutions, and disruptions to trade and investment. Agriculture, natural gas, garments, food processing, and informal commerce may continue to sustain basic activity, but broader recovery requires improved security and reliable access to electricity, banking, and transportation. Currency depreciation, inflation, sanctions, workforce displacement, reduced foreign investment, damaged infrastructure, and interruptions to domestic supply chains present substantial downside risks.