MigrantoImmigrants in Myanmar
68.9K foreigners live in Myanmar — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Myanmar by country
The 3 largest groups make up 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| China | 36301 |
| India | 28256 |
| Pakistan | 3207 |
| Bangladesh | 1102 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Myanmar in numbers
Chinese are the largest group by a wide margin
53% of all immigrants were born in China, while the next group accounts for just 41%.
Immigrant population in Myanmar over time
Foreigners living in Myanmar, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 120047 |
| 1995 | 99848 |
| 2000 | 85376 |
| 2005 | 72323 |
| 2010 | 66565 |
| 2015 | 63860 |
| 2020 | 66596 |
| 2024 | 68866 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Myanmar, by year
| Year | Chinese | Indians | Pakistanis | Bangladeshis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Myanmar?
Around 68.9K immigrants live in Myanmar — the world's #149 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Chinese live in Myanmar?
Around 36.3K Chinese live in Myanmar — about 53% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Myanmar growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Myanmar has grown from 63.9K to 68.9K, about 8%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Myanmar come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Myanmar. Their children born in Myanmar are not included.
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