Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar
Myanmar: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 208.48 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar is 208.48 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 66.2% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar peaked at 3.12 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.08 million, in 2005.
That places Myanmar 39th out of 130 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.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.08 million | — |
| 2006 | 1.16 million | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 4.59 million | +295.3% |
| 2008 | 3.12 billion | +67772.7% |
| 2009 | 3.10 million | -99.9% |
| 2010 | 14.56 million | +369.7% |
| 2011 | 19.60 million | +34.6% |
| 2012 | 49.41 million | +152.1% |
| 2013 | 10.30 million | -79.2% |
| 2014 | 1.35 billion | +12967.5% |
| 2015 | 2.97 billion | +121.0% |
| 2016 | 3.03 billion | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 1.24 billion | -58.9% |
| 2018 | 564.68 million | -54.6% |
| 2019 | 340.23 million | -39.7% |
| 2020 | 722.13 million | +112.2% |
| 2021 | 679.50 million | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 355.50 million | -47.7% |
| 2023 | 617.16 million | +73.6% |
| 2024 | 208.48 million | -66.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 208.48 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 12.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 208.48 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21.34 million, 9.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +67772.7% | 4.59 million | 3.12 billion |
| 2014 | +12967.5% | 10.30 million | 1.35 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 625.49 million | 1.08 million | 3.12 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 959.05 million | 10.30 million | 3.03 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 516.55 million | 208.48 million | 722.13 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 133.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -64.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 2.01 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -66.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.47 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -15.31 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar was 208.48 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.12 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.08 million in 2005.
- How does Myanmar rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Myanmar ranks 39th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. 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 Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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