Myanmar GDP Per Capita (2026)
Myanmar has an economy supported by agriculture, natural resources, manufacturing, trade, construction, energy, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the size of the population and helps track changes in output per resident through periods of economic transition. Explore Myanmar’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,519
Est. in USD
World Rank
#167
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+1.1%
+$17
Asia Rank
#45
Out of 49 countries
1. Myanmar GDP Per Capita in 2026
Myanmar’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across agriculture, industry, natural resources, trade, and services. Adjusting total GDP for population offers a standardized measure that helps compare Myanmar with economies of different sizes. The indicator also provides useful context for understanding how structural and economic changes affect output per person.
2. Myanmar GDP Per Capita Growth (1998–2026)
3. Myanmar GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,519 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $1,502 | +6.7% |
| 2024 | $1,408 | +14.1% |
| 2023 | $1,234 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | $1,254 | +21.2% |
| 2021 | $1,035 | -28.8% |
| 2020 | $1,453 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | $1,430 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | $1,291 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $1,273 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | $1,220 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | $1,161 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | $1,290 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | $1,247 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | $1,171 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | $1,077 | +39.7% |
| 2010 | $771 | +22.6% |
| 2009 | $629 | +20.3% |
| 2008 | $523 | +41.7% |
| 2007 | $369 | +30.9% |
| 2006 | $282 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | $254 | +12.4% |
| 2004 | $226 | +20.2% |
| 2003 | $188 | +27.0% |
| 2002 | $148 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | $154 | -8.9% |
| 2000 | $169 | +19.0% |
| 1999 | $142 | +22.4% |
| 1998 | $116 | — |
4. Myanmar GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+1.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+46.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+24.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+438.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Myanmar’s GDP per capita can be influenced by domestic stability, trade conditions, investment, inflation, exchange rates, agricultural output, and access to international markets. Economic disruptions can produce significant changes in both total production and per-person output. Historical data helps show how GDP per capita has evolved through periods of opening, expansion, slowdown, and broader economic stress.
5. Myanmar GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Myanmar
$1,519
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Myanmar’s GDP per capita is approximately
92.1%
below the
Asia average
and
94.0%
below the world average.
6. Myanmar GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #42 | Pakistan | $1,729 |
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
| #44 | Timor-Leste | $1,520 |
| #45 | Myanmar | $1,519 |
| #46 | Syria | $847 |
| #47 | North Korea | $640 |
| #48 | Afghanistan | $448 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Myanmar
Myanmar GDP (Nominal)
$83.8 Billion
(2026)
Myanmar GDP Per Capita
$1,519
(2026)
Myanmar’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a more balanced view of economic performance.
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8. Myanmar GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,565 | +3.0% |
| 2028 | $1,686 | +7.7% |
| 2029 | $1,844 | +9.4% |
| 2030 | $1,910 | +3.6% |
Myanmar GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,910 by 2030, representing a 25.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Myanmar GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Myanmar GDP per capita is estimated at $1,519 in 2026.
It ranks #167 globally and #45 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 1.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 46.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 24.5%.
It is approximately 92.1% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 94.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,910 by 2030, 25.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Myanmar GDP Per Capita FAQs
Myanmar GDP per capita is estimated at $1,519 in 2026.
Myanmar ranks #167 globally and #45 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 1.1% compared with 2025.
Myanmar GDP per capita was approximately $1,161 in 2015.
Myanmar GDP per capita is approximately 92.1% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.