MigrantoImmigrants in Myanmar
68.9K foreign-born residents — the #149 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 36301 |
| India | 28256 |
| Pakistan | 3207 |
| Bangladesh | 1102 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Myanmar.
China is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
China accounts for 53% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 41%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 120047 |
| 1995 | 99848 |
| 2000 | 85376 |
| 2005 | 72323 |
| 2010 | 66565 |
| 2015 | 63860 |
| 2020 | 66596 |
| 2024 | 68866 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | China | India | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 72413 | 41093 | 5171 | 1370 |
| 1995 | 55637 | 37969 | 4685 | 1557 |
| 2000 | 44999 | 35038 | 3980 | 1359 |
| 2005 | 38118 | 29680 | 3371 | 1154 |
| 2010 | 35082 | 27316 | 3102 | 1065 |
| 2015 | 33656 | 26205 | 2975 | 1024 |
| 2020 | 35104 | 27325 | 3101 | 1066 |
| 2024 | 36301 | 28256 | 3207 | 1102 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Myanmar?
Around 68.9K foreign-born residents live in Myanmar, making it the #149-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Myanmar come from?
Most immigrants in Myanmar come from China, India and Pakistan — these three countries account for about 98% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Myanmar are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Myanmar — that's 68.9K out of a total population of 54.5M.
How has immigration to Myanmar changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Myanmar has grown from 63.9K to 68.9K people, a growth of about 8%.
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