Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Myanmar
Myanmar: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 12.7%
World rank
2nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
67.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1966
All-time low
2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2012
Years of data
62
1962–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Myanmar, 1962–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in 2023.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Myanmar peaked at 67.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1966 and was at its lowest, 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
That places Myanmar 2nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 27.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1963 | 32.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +19.8% |
| 1964 | 44.76 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +36.8% |
| 1965 | 53.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +20.5% |
| 1966 | 67.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 1967 | 43.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -36.1% |
| 1968 | 34.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 1969 | 34.78 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 37.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 37.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 33.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1973 | 30.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1974 | 18.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -39.6% |
| 1975 | 22.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +20.3% |
| 1976 | 20.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 29.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +43.2% |
| 1978 | 28.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 29.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 29.19 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 28.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 23.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.1% |
| 1983 | 26.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1984 | 29.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1985 | 26.45 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 24.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 24.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 21.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 1989 | 16.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1990 | 16.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1991 | 15.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 14.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 14.3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 9.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -31.1% |
| 1995 | 9.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 8.04 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 10.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +30.8% |
| 1998 | 8.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1999 | 6.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 6.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 9.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +52.9% |
| 2002 | 9.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 7.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 2004 | 7.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 7.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 7.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 5.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 4.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -24.7% |
| 2009 | 4.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 3.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 4.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +42.1% |
| 2014 | 4.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 4.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 4.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 4.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 2019 | 4.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 4.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 6.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +52.6% |
| 2022 | 6.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 2.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 2.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42.28 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 27.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 67.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 1970s | 28.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 18.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 37.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.98 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 16.63 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 29.52 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.4 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 16.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.86 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 6.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 1 Syria 7.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 3 Egypt 4.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 4 Turkmenistan 4.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 5 Kyrgyzstan 4.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -27.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0148 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 20.1 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.13 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Myanmar?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Myanmar was 5.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 67.57 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Myanmar rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Myanmar ranks 2nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.