Communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar
Myanmar: Communications, computer, etc. was 46.3% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar, 1976–2019
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar is 46.3%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 168.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar peaked at 81.9% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 13.5%, in 2001.
That places Myanmar 51st out of 197 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 45.8% | — |
| 1977 | 50.1% | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 41.7% | -16.8% |
| 1979 | 38.7% | -7.1% |
| 1980 | 31.7% | -18.2% |
| 1981 | 19.4% | -38.6% |
| 1982 | 20.8% | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 52.5% | +152.0% |
| 1984 | 48.6% | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 61.4% | +26.5% |
| 1986 | 41.5% | -32.5% |
| 1987 | 69.7% | +68.1% |
| 1988 | 53.4% | -23.4% |
| 1989 | 43.7% | -18.2% |
| 1990 | 39.5% | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 48.6% | +23.0% |
| 1992 | 25.3% | -47.9% |
| 1993 | 77.1% | +204.2% |
| 1994 | 71.4% | -7.4% |
| 1995 | 81.9% | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 78.9% | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 67.8% | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 48.4% | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 15.2% | -68.6% |
| 2000 | 14.9% | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 19.0% | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 41.0% | +115.4% |
| 2004 | 44.3% | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 54.5% | +23.2% |
| 2006 | 48.3% | -11.5% |
| 2007 | 47.6% | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 18.2% | -61.8% |
| 2009 | 17.3% | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 36.4% | +110.7% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | -41.7% |
| 2012 | 29.0% | +37.0% |
| 2013 | 51.0% | +75.5% |
| 2014 | 32.3% | -36.7% |
| 2015 | 38.9% | +20.4% |
| 2016 | 43.4% | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 41.3% | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 41.0% | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 46.3% | +12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.1% | 38.7% | 50.1% | 4 |
| 1980s | 44.3% | 19.4% | 69.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.4% | 15.2% | 81.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.9% | 13.5% | 54.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.1% | 21.2% | 51.0% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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 communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Myanmar was 46.3% in 2019, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 81.9% in 1995.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5% in 2001.
- How does Myanmar rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Myanmar ranks 51st out of 197 countries with data for 2019.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.