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    📊 Data: from(2024)-to(2026)

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    Myanmar

    Myanmar at a glance

    Capital city

    Naypyidaw

    Population

    54.5 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $600/month (Crowdsourced Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 8/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    3.35/5 — rank 161/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Burmese

    RestCountries

    People & culture

    Life here moves with a gentle, rhythmic grace, centered on deep-rooted traditions and a spirit of resilience. In the bustling streets of Yangon or the serene plains of Bagan, you will find a culture defined by extraordinary hospitality and the fragrant scent of jasmine.

    ⚠️ Active civil war and military coup aftermath — data reflects extreme volatility and limited access to certain regions.

    Data shown reflects the most recent available historical records. On-the-ground conditions may have changed drastically. Always consult up-to-date humanitarian sources before making any decisions.