Myanmar · Asia
How many people die in Myanmar every day?
In Myanmar, about 1,151 people die every day, roughly one death every 75 seconds. That is about 420,000 deaths a year, 0.7% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 27th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 65.7 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
1,151
Deaths per year
420,000
Life expectancy
65.7 years
Population
54,179,306
Death rate
7.8 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Myanmar
65.7
World avg
72.8
-7.1 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Myanmar
7.8
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Myanmar by time period
| Per hour | 48 |
| Per day | 1,151 |
| Per week | 8,055 |
| Per month | 35,000 |
| Per year | 420,000 |
What people die of in Myanmar
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Myanmar in 2023 was stroke, which accounted for 19% of all deaths, about 215 a day. It was followed by heart disease (ischaemic) and tuberculosis.
Deaths from war and conflict have increased about 15-fold since 2000, from about 699 to 10,278 a year. Deaths from tuberculosis have fallen by 66% since 2000, from about 104,026 to 35,830 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroke | 78,567 | 215 | 19% | +28% |
| 2 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 43,063 | 118 | 10.4% | +58% |
| 3 | Tuberculosis | 35,830 | 98 | 8.7% | -66% |
| 4 | COPD | 27,253 | 75 | 6.6% | +33% |
| 5 | Diabetes | 16,312 | 45 | 4% | +41% |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 14,498 | 40 | 3.5% | -32% |
| 7 | Hypertensive heart disease | 11,662 | 32 | 2.8% | +76% |
| 8 | War and conflict | 10,278 | 28 | 2.5% | +1370% |
| 9 | Lung cancer | 9,476 | 26 | 2.3% | +62% |
| 10 | Cirrhosis of the liver | 9,057 | 25 | 2.2% | +12% |
Deaths in Myanmar since 2000
WHO estimates that about 412,779 people died in Myanmar in 2023, 12% fewer than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 471,270 deaths |
| 2010 | 412,921 deaths |
| 2019 | 385,033 deaths |
| 2023 | 412,779 deaths |
Life expectancy in Myanmar since 1950
A baby born in Myanmar in 1950 could expect to live about 35.7 years. By 2023 that had risen to 66.9, a gain of 31.2 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 35.7 years |
| 1980 | 54.4 years |
| 2000 | 60.4 years |
| 2010 | 63.5 years |
| 2019 | 66.5 years |
| 2023 | 66.9 years |
Myanmar compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Myanmar ranks 41st for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 1,151 | 65.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| South Korea | 1,014 | 83.7 | Cancer |
| Iraq | 548 | 70.6 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Afghanistan | 633 | 62 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Thailand | 1,397 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Saudi Arabia | 274 | 76.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Myanmar every day?
In Myanmar, about 1,151 people die every day, or roughly one death every 75 seconds. That adds up to about 420,000 deaths a year, 0.7% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Myanmar?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Myanmar. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put stroke first in 2023, with 19% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Myanmar?
Life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is 65.7 years, 7.1 years below the world average of 72.8. That ranks 143rd of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Myanmar high?
Myanmar records about 7.8 deaths per 1,000 people each year, above the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.