Myanmar Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Myanmar's death rate was 9.5 in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's death rate stood at 9.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.5 by 2025. Myanmar ranked 58th globally.
Myanmar’s death rate has fallen markedly from an all‑time peak of 20.52 in 1960 to a trough of 8.83 in 2018, reflecting sustained improvements in health care, nutrition and disease control over the 65‑year span. By 2025 the rate stands at 9.52, positioning the country at rank 58 globally and placing it close to the levels of France (9.66), Belgium (9.44) and the United Kingdom (9.72). The long‑term decline mirrors regional trends in Southeast Asia, where expanding primary‑care networks and greater access to immunisation have reduced mortality from communicable diseases. Nonetheless, the modest rise from the 2018 trough suggests lingering challenges, such as uneven health‑service delivery and periodic disease outbreaks, that could impede further gains. Continued investment in universal health coverage, coupled with targeted interventions for maternal and child health, will be essential to sustain the downward trajectory and bring Myanmar’s death rate below the current peer average.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.5 | +0.4 | #58 |
| 2023 | 9.2 | −0.0 | #158 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | −0.6 | #156 |
| 2021 | 9.8 | +0.8 | #159 |
| 2020 | 9.0 | +0.1 | #144 |
| 2019 | 8.8 | +0.0 | #155 |
| 2018 | 8.8 | −0.0 | #154 |
| 2017 | 8.9 | −0.0 | #150 |
| 2016 | 8.9 | −0.0 | #148 |
| 2015 | 8.9 | −0.0 | #148 |
| 2014 | 8.9 | −0.1 | #150 |
| 2013 | 9.0 | −0.1 | #148 |
| 2012 | 9.0 | −0.1 | #147 |
| 2011 | 9.1 | −0.1 | #149 |
| 2010 | 9.2 | −0.1 | #151 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's death rate was 9.5 in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 4.0% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's death rate peaked at 20.5 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Myanmar was 8.8 in 2018.
Myanmar ranks 58th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's death rate is projected to reach 9.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Myanmar in 2025 was 9.5. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_death-rate,
title = {Myanmar Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}