Myanmar Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Myanmar's consumer price index was 168.18 in 2019, ranked 144th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2019.
Overview
Myanmar's consumer price index stood at 168.18 in 2019, a rise of +13.64 from 2018. Myanmar ranked 144th globally.
Myanmar’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose from a baseline of 0.16 in 1960 to an all‑time high of 168.18 in 2019, placing the country at rank 144 globally with the 2019 figure of 168.18. The index’s trajectory shows a prolonged upward trend over the 60‑year coverage period, punctuated by a low of 0.15 in 1964 before accelerating in the 1990s and 2000s as market reforms and fiscal pressures intensified. By comparison, neighboring Bhutan recorded a CPI of 169.95 and Brazil 167.40 in the same year, indicating that Myanmar’s price level now aligns closely with other emerging economies experiencing similar inflationary pressures. The sustained rise reflects structural factors such as currency depreciation, supply‑chain disruptions, and expanding demand for goods and services. Continued fiscal consolidation, monetary tightening, or a stabilization of exchange‑rate movements could moderate the upward path, while persistent external shocks would likely keep the CPI on an elevated trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 168.18 | +13.64 | #144 |
| 2018 | 154.54 | +9.94 | #140 |
| 2017 | 144.61 | +6.32 | #132 |
| 2016 | 138.28 | +8.96 | #137 |
| 2015 | 129.32 | +11.17 | #131 |
| 2014 | 118.15 | +5.58 | #109 |
| 2013 | 112.58 | +6.01 | #101 |
| 2012 | 106.56 | +1.54 | #59 |
| 2011 | 105.02 | +5.02 | #105 |
| 2010 | 100.00 | +7.17 | #140 |
| 2009 | 92.83 | +1.35 | #27 |
| 2008 | 91.49 | +19.34 | #65 |
| 2007 | 72.15 | +18.72 | #20 |
| 2006 | 53.44 | +8.90 | #2 |
| 2005 | 44.53 | +3.81 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's consumer price index was 168.18 in 2019. Ranked 144th globally. This represents a 8.8% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's consumer price index peaked at 168.18 in 2019.
The lowest consumer price index in Myanmar was 0.15 in 1964.
Myanmar ranks 144th globally in consumer price index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
The consumer price index of Myanmar in 2019 was 168.18. This ranks 144th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_consumer-price-index,
title = {Myanmar Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}