Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar
Myanmar: Current account balance as a proportion of gdp was 0.09 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar is 0.09, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 102.4% on the previous year and down 96.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar peaked at 6.84 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -7.44, in 2017.
Myanmar ranks 83rd of 191 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.
Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -2.36 | — |
| 2001 | -2.35 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 1.41 | -160.0% |
| 2003 | -0.18 | -112.8% |
| 2004 | 1.04 | -677.8% |
| 2005 | 4.85 | +366.3% |
| 2006 | 5.47 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 6.84 | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 3.91 | -42.8% |
| 2009 | 2.67 | -31.7% |
| 2010 | 3.18 | +19.1% |
| 2011 | -2.6 | -181.8% |
| 2012 | -2.1 | -19.2% |
| 2013 | -0.64 | -69.5% |
| 2014 | -3.79 | +492.2% |
| 2015 | -5.22 | +37.7% |
| 2016 | -3.03 | -42.0% |
| 2017 | -7.44 | +145.5% |
| 2018 | -3.77 | -49.3% |
| 2019 | 0.09 | -102.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.13 | -2.36 | 6.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.53 | -7.44 | 3.18 | 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,100 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 3.13 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual -2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7576 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,128 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth -2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 924.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar?
- Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Myanmar was 0.09 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest current account balance as a proportion of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 6.84 in 2007.
- What is the lowest current account balance as a proportion of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.44 in 2017.
- How does Myanmar rank for current account balance as a proportion of gdp?
- Myanmar ranks 83rd out of 191 countries with data for 2019.
- Is current account balance as a proportion of gdp rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Current account balance as a proportion of gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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