Myanmar Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Myanmar's gross savings was 29.03% in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's gross savings stood at 29.03% in 2025, a decline of +1.26% from 2024. The IMF projects 29.03% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 35th globally.
Myanmar’s gross savings have risen markedly since the 1998 trough of –11.07 % of GDP, reaching an all‑time peak of 35.38 % in 2014 before settling at 29.03 % in 2025, which places the country 35th in the global ranking. The sharp turnaround after the late‑1990s reflects a combination of higher domestic investment, remittance inflows and a modest recovery in export earnings, while the post‑2014 decline coincides with political instability and reduced foreign direct investment. Compared with peers of similar rank, Myanmar’s 2025 savings rate is marginally lower than Saudi Arabia’s 29.12 % and Panama’s 29.05 %, yet exceeds that of the Russian Federation at 28.47 %, suggesting a competitive position within the mid‑range of emerging economies. The 28‑year series indicates that savings have become a more stable component of national income, but sustaining the current level will depend on improving fiscal discipline and attracting stable capital flows, which could prevent a reversal toward the pre‑2014 lows.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 27.10% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 26.99% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 26.93% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 27.12% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 27.81% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 29.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.03% | −1.26% | #35 |
| 2024 | 30.29% | +0.82% | #32 |
| 2023 | 29.46% | +0.99% | #48 |
| 2022 | 28.47% | −0.71% | #53 |
| 2021 | 29.18% | −1.81% | #52 |
| 2020 | 30.98% | +2.07% | #29 |
| 2019 | 28.91% | −1.16% | #54 |
| 2018 | 30.07% | +2.35% | #46 |
| 2017 | 27.73% | −1.78% | #54 |
| 2016 | 29.51% | −2.88% | #30 |
| 2015 | 32.39% | −2.99% | #27 |
| 2014 | 35.38% | +6.33% | #26 |
| 2013 | 29.05% | +0.79% | #43 |
| 2012 | 28.26% | +3.29% | #48 |
| 2011 | 24.97% | −0.96% | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's gross savings was 29.03% in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's gross savings peaked at 35.38% in 2014.
The lowest gross savings in Myanmar was -11.07% in 1998.
Myanmar ranks 35th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's gross savings is projected to reach 29.03% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Myanmar in 2025 was 29.03%. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_gross-savings,
title = {Myanmar Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}