Direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar
Myanmar: Direct disaster economic loss was 158.22 million current united states dollars in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar, 2005–2023
Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current united states dollars.
Analysis
In 2023, direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar stood at 158.22 million current united states dollars.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.9% on the previous year and up 1,436.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar peaked at 3.12 billion current united states dollars in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.08 million current united states dollars, in 2005.
Myanmar ranks 32nd of 126 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 625.50 million current united states dollars | 1.08 million current united states dollars | 3.12 billion current united states dollars | 5 |
| 2010s | 959.04 million current united states dollars | 10.30 million current united states dollars | 3.03 billion current united states dollars | 10 |
| 2020s | 477.75 million current united states dollars | 158.22 million current united states dollars | 722.13 million current united states dollars | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 29 Liberia 212.29 million current united states dollars compare
- 30 Burundi 180.50 million current united states dollars compare
- 31 South Africa 171.00 million current united states dollars compare
- 33 Angola 156.34 million current united states dollars compare
- 34 Palestine 151.79 million current united states dollars compare
- 35 Gambia 129.84 million current united states dollars compare
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.8% (2019)
- GDP per capita 1,128 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 25.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 61.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,128 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,100 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.70 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 5.57 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -3.52 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -1.68 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Myanmar was 158.22 million current united states dollars in 2023, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.12 billion current united states dollars in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 million current united states dollars in 2005.
- How does Myanmar rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Myanmar ranks 32nd out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct disaster economic loss rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,436.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars)