Value of imports from China as a share of GDP in Myanmar
Myanmar: Value of imports from China as a share of GDP was 5.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.6%
Change on year
down 26.1%
World rank
63rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
15.2%
in 1991
All-time low
0.1%
in 1969
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Value of imports from China as a share of GDP in Myanmar, 1960–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025); National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, value of imports from china as a share of gdp in Myanmar stood at 5.6%.
The figure is down 26.1% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imports from china as a share of gdp in Myanmar peaked at 15.2% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1969.
That places Myanmar 63rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Value of imports from China as a share of GDP in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.6% | — |
| 1961 | 3.4% | -25.5% |
| 1962 | 4.5% | +32.5% |
| 1963 | 4.4% | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 7.7% | +74.8% |
| 1965 | 7.5% | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 3.7% | -51.6% |
| 1967 | 2.9% | -21.8% |
| 1968 | 0.1% | -95.0% |
| 1969 | 0.1% | -46.4% |
| 1970 | 0.9% | +1094.7% |
| 1971 | 1.9% | +107.7% |
| 1972 | 2.0% | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 2.7% | +33.8% |
| 1974 | 1.6% | -42.3% |
| 1975 | 1.9% | +23.6% |
| 1976 | 0.8% | -60.0% |
| 1977 | 2.0% | +160.1% |
| 1978 | 1.8% | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 2.2% | +18.3% |
| 1980 | 2.8% | +31.1% |
| 1981 | 2.3% | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 0.9% | -62.7% |
| 1983 | 0.6% | -29.8% |
| 1984 | 0.6% | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 0.6% | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 0.6% | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 0.5% | -10.7% |
| 1988 | 0.5% | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | -39.0% |
| 1990 | 6.5% | +2035.9% |
| 1991 | 15.2% | +133.6% |
| 1992 | 11.8% | -22.3% |
| 1993 | 11.3% | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 9.2% | -18.9% |
| 1995 | 12.8% | +40.3% |
| 1996 | 9.4% | -27.2% |
| 1997 | 13.3% | +41.8% |
| 1998 | 9.1% | -31.6% |
| 1999 | 5.3% | -41.9% |
| 2000 | 3.5% | -33.8% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 4.6% | +35.2% |
| 2003 | 3.7% | -19.0% |
| 2004 | 3.8% | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 3.5% | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 2.3% | -31.5% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +97.4% |
| 2012 | 4.2% | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | +45.9% |
| 2014 | 7.7% | +26.2% |
| 2015 | 10.8% | +40.8% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | -21.1% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 9.2% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 8.6% | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 8.3% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 6.3% | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 9.0% | +41.6% |
| 2023 | 7.6% | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 5.6% | -26.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.9% | 0.1% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.4% | 5.3% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 1.9% | 10.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 5.6% | 9.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 60 South Africa 5.8% compare
- 61 Russian Federation 5.7% compare
- 62 Nepal 5.7% compare
- 64 Tanzania, United Republic of 5.6% compare
- 65 Guinea 5.6% compare
- 66 Rwanda 5.5% compare
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 298,823 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.362 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 538.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 760.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 1.13 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) -2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imports from china as a share of gdp in Myanmar?
- Value of imports from china as a share of gdp in Myanmar was 5.6% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025); National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest value of imports from china as a share of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 1991.
- What is the lowest value of imports from china as a share of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1969.
- How does Myanmar rank for value of imports from china as a share of gdp?
- Myanmar ranks 63rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is value of imports from china as a share of gdp rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025); National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Value of imports from China as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of goods imported from China, including freight and insurance costs, as a percentage of a country’s gross domestic product (GDP).