What is gdp per capita in Myanmar?

Gdp per capita in Myanmar was 7,321 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 8,026 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 716.08 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1967.

How does Myanmar rank for gdp per capita?

Myanmar ranks 137th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Myanmar data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Myanmar

Name: GDP per capita in Myanmar
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Myanmar: GDP per capita was 7,321 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

7,321 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

down 7.0%

World rank

137th

of 184 countries

All-time high

8,026 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2021

All-time low

716.08 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1967

Years of data

1962–2023

GDP per capita in Myanmar, 1962–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Myanmar is 7,321 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Myanmar peaked at 8,026 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021 and was at its lowest, 716.08 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1967.

Myanmar ranks 137th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	775.83 international-$ in 2021 prices	716.08 international-$ in 2021 prices	846.29 international-$ in 2021 prices	8
1970s	802.37 international-$ in 2021 prices	763.85 international-$ in 2021 prices	859.63 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	975.53 international-$ in 2021 prices	849.42 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	1,062 international-$ in 2021 prices	815.05 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,291 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	1,986 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,208 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,133 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	5,127 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,519 international-$ in 2021 prices	6,603 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	7,382 international-$ in 2021 prices	6,305 international-$ in 2021 prices	8,026 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Myanmar

134 Djibouti 8,235 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
135 Bangladesh 7,935 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
136 Nicaragua 7,336 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
138 Syria 7,126 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
139 Palestine 6,864 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
140 Honduras 6,444 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Myanmar

Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 171.50 trillion current LCU (2025)
Total reserves 9.34 billion includes gold, current US$ (2023)
Total reserves minus gold 8.86 billion current US$ (2023)
Inflation, consumer prices 8.8% (2019)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 75.47 trillion constant LCU (2025)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 61.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 12.06 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 15.87 trillion constant LCU (2025)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added -1.1% (2025)
GDP 81.67 billion current US$ (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Myanmar?: Gdp per capita in Myanmar was 7,321 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 8,026 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2021.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 716.08 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1967.
How does Myanmar rank for gdp per capita?: Myanmar ranks 137th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.