Burma, officially known as Myanmar, has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. In the mid-20th century, the population was around 20 million, but by 2024, it has grown to approximately 55 million people. This growth has been influenced by a relatively high birth rate, though it has gradually slowed in recent years due to factors such as urbanization, increased access to education, and changing economic conditions. Despite periods of political instability and internal conflict, the population continues to rise, albeit at a slower rate compared to previous decades. The country’s demographic profile is also shifting, with a growing urban population and a gradually aging society, reflecting broader trends seen across Southeast Asia.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 19,487,657 | 29.8 |
| 1955 | 21,049,927 | 32.2 |
| 1960 | 22,839,044 | 34.9 |
| 1965 | 24,937,268 | 38.2 |
| 1970 | 27,392,973 | 41.9 |
| 1975 | 30,329,791 | 46.4 |
| 1980 | 33,336,420 | 51 |
| 1985 | 36,733,456 | 56.2 |
| 1990 | 40,124,887 | 61.4 |
| 1995 | 43,417,520 | 66.4 |
| 2000 | 46,641,496 | 71.4 |
| 2005 | 49,279,344 | 75.4 |
| 2010 | 51,414,732 | 78.7 |
| 2015 | 54,089,016 | 82.8 |
| 2020 | 56,599,075 | 86.6 |
| 2022 | 57,526,449 | 88 |
| 2023 | 57,970,293 | 88.7 |
| 2024 | 58,399,866 | 89.4 |
| 2025 | 58,814,493 | 90 |
| 2030 | 60,691,085 | 92.9 |
| 2035 | 62,244,488 | 95.2 |
| 2040 | 63,468,972 | 97.1 |
| 2045 | 64,341,799 | 98.5 |
| 2050 | 64,837,457 | 99.2 |
| 2055 | 64,974,849 | 99.4 |
| 2060 | 64,800,276 | 99.2 |
| 2065 | 64,350,345 | 98.5 |
| 2070 | 63,657,024 | 97.4 |
| 2075 | 62,745,712 | 96 |
| 2080 | 61,636,408 | 94.3 |
| 2085 | 60,353,431 | 92.4 |
| 2090 | 58,926,243 | 90.2 |
| 2095 | 57,384,865 | 87.8 |
| 2100 | 55,756,021 | 85.3 |
Data from US Census International Database