Myanmar Population living in slums 2026: 63.09 %

Myanmar's population living in slums in 2026 is 63.09 % (estimate), up 1.8% from 2025. It ranks #16 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Myanmar•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202663.09 %+1.12 %+1.81%
202561.97 %+0.8 %+1.31%
202461.17 %+0.8 %+1.33%
202360.37 %+2.09 %+3.58%
202258.28 %0 %0.00%
202158.28 %0 %0.00%
202058.28 %0 %0.00%
201958.28 %0 %0.00%
201858.28 %+1.6 %+2.83%
201756.68 %+1.6 %+2.91%
201655.07 %+1.6 %+3.00%
201553.47 %+1.6 %+3.09%
201451.86 %+1.6 %+3.19%
201350.26 %+1.6 %+3.30%
201248.65 %+1.6 %+3.41%
201147.05 %+1.6 %+3.53%
201045.44 %+1.6 %+3.66%
200943.84 %+1.6 %+3.80%
200842.24 %+1.6 %+3.95%
200740.63 %+1.6 %+4.11%
200639.03 %+1.6 %+4.29%
200537.42 %+1.6 %+4.48%
200435.82 %+1.6 %+4.69%
200334.21 %+1.6 %+4.92%
200232.61 %+1.6 %+5.18%
200131 %+1.6 %+5.46%
200029.4 %——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Myanmar: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/myanmar/population-living-in-slums

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Frequently Asked Questions About Myanmar Population living in slums

What is Myanmar's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Myanmar's population living in slums is 63.09 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Myanmar's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Myanmar's population living in slums rose by 1.8% from 2025 (61.97 %) to 2026 (63.09 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 14.6%.

How does Myanmar rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Myanmar has the 16th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Myanmar's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Myanmar's population living in slums was 29.40 %. By 2026 it rose by 114.6%.

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