What is the population of Union of Burma?

The population of Union of Burma is 51,316,756.

Where is Union of Burma located?

Union of Burma is located at latitude 21.0000000 and longitude 96.0000000.

What is the area of Union of Burma?

The area of Union of Burma is 676577.2 km².

What time zone is Union of Burma in?

Union of Burma is in the Asia/Yangon time zone.

What is the official language of Union of Burma?

The official language of Union of Burma is Burmese.

How has the population of Union of Burma changed?

The population of Union of Burma has increased from 21,486,424 (1960) to 51,316,756 (2026), a change of 138.8%.

Myanmar (Union of Burma), MM

Myanmar: Located in Southeast Asia, this nation boasts a population of over 51 million people and covers an area of approximately 676,577 square kilometers.

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Union of Burma at a glance

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Yangon

Population 5,430,000

Quick Facts about Union of Burma

Population	51,316,756
Country	Myanmar
Different from	My
Plate code	BUR
Area	676577.2 km²
Official name	မြန်မာနိုင်ငံ, La République de l’Union de Birmanie, Мьянма, République de l’Union de Birmanie, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Республика Союз Мьянма, Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma, Union of Myanmar, Union of Burma, Repubblica dell'Unione della Birmania, Бирма
Continent	Asia
Easternmost point	Point(101.17086 21.5992)
Northernmost point	Point(97.57 28.55)
Latitude & Longitude	21.0000,96.0000
Legislative body	Assembly of the Union
Official language	Burmese
Capital	Yangon, Naypyidaw
Establishment	January 04, 1948 (78 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+06:30
Local time	16:58:32 (19th September 2026)

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Geography

Union of Burma is located at 21°0'0"N 96°0'0"E (21.0000000, 96.0000000). It has 5 neighbors: Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Laos and China.

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The largest city of Union of Burma is Mawlamyine with a population of 438,861. Other cities include, Pathein population 237,089, Monywa population 182,011, Sittwe population 177,743 and Myeik population 173,298. See all Union of Burma cities & populated places.

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Union of Burma has 5 neighbours.

People's Republic of Bangladesh Located in South Asia, east of India on the Bay of Bengal, this densely populated nation is characterized by its fertile deltas and a rich cultural heritage.
Republic of India Located in South Asia, this vast country is the world's most populous democracy.
Kingdom of Thailand Located in Southeast Asia, this constitutional monarchy is known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins, and ornate temples depicting figures of Buddha.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic This landlocked country in Southeast Asia is known for its mountainous terrain, the Mekong River, and a rich Buddhist culture.
People’s Republic of China This East Asian country is the world's most populous, with a diverse landscape spanning deserts, mountains, and coastlines.

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Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	21,486,424	-	census
1961	21,961,594	2.21%	census
1962	22,446,690	2.21%	census
1963	22,947,286	2.23%	census
1964	23,471,163	2.28%	census
1965	24,023,640	2.35%	census
1966	24,606,874	2.43%	census
1967	25,218,411	2.49%	census
1968	25,853,304	2.52%	census
1969	26,504,295	2.52%	census
1970	27,166,045	2.5%	census
1971	27,836,624	2.47%	census
1972	28,517,301	2.45%	census
1973	29,209,751	2.43%	census
1974	29,916,891	2.42%	census
1975	30,640,635	2.42%	census
1976	31,379,211	2.41%	census
1977	32,130,628	2.39%	census
1978	32,896,129	2.38%	census
1979	33,677,496	2.38%	census
1980	34,474,755	2.37%	census
1981	35,288,662	2.36%	census
1982	36,114,948	2.34%	census
1983	36,942,428	2.29%	census
1984	37,756,446	2.2%	census
1985	38,546,211	2.09%	census
1986	39,307,611	1.98%	census
1987	40,042,444	1.87%	census
1988	40,753,329	1.78%	census
1989	41,445,433	1.7%	census
1990	42,123,003	1.63%	census
1991	42,782,387	1.57%	census
1992	43,422,423	1.5%	census
1993	44,052,710	1.45%	census
1994	44,686,091	1.44%	census
1995	45,329,862	1.44%	census
1996	45,991,828	1.46%	census
1997	46,664,455	1.46%	census
1998	47,321,204	1.41%	census
1999	47,925,630	1.28%	census
2000	48,453,000	1.1%	census
2001	48,894,203	0.91%	census
2002	49,261,313	0.75%	census
2003	49,577,152	0.64%	census
2004	49,875,169	0.6%	census
2005	50,181,020	0.61%	census
2006	50,500,070	0.64%	census
2007	50,828,959	0.65%	census
2008	51,174,018	0.68%	census
2009	51,540,490	0.72%	census
2010	51,931,231	0.76%	census
2011	52,350,763	0.81%	census
2012	52,797,319	0.85%	census
2013	53,259,018	0.87%	census
2014	52,280,807	-1.84%	(Worldbank)
2015	52,680,726	0.76%	(Worldbank)
2016	53,045,226	0.69%	(Worldbank)
2017	53,370,609	0.61%	census
2018	53,708,395	0.63%	(Worldbank)
2019	54,045,420	0.63%	(Worldbank)
2026	51,316,756	-5.05%

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