Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar
Myanmar: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 158.22 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar is 158.22 million, measured in 2023.
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 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 32nd out of 126 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 1.08 million | 3.12 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 959.04 million | 10.30 million | 3.03 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 477.75 million | 158.22 million | 722.13 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More economy & growth data for Myanmar
- Inflation of consumer prices 8.83 (2019)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 1,128 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 25.1 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 61.87 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 1,128 (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 economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Myanmar was 158.22 million in 2023, 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 32nd out of 126 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters 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 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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