Myanmar is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 54.9 million people (UN estimate), the 27th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1948Population: 27th
Myanmarミャンマー
Region
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population
about 54.9 million (27th)
Area
676,577 km² (38th)
UN member since
April 19, 1948
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Myanmar in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 54.9 million, the 27th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 676,577 km², the 38th largest of the 193. That is about 1.8 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 81.
Joining the United Nations
Myanmar joined the United Nations on April 19, 1948.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Myanmar’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Myanmar on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Myanmar, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 11 UN member states in South-Eastern Asia. The one with the most people is Indonesia.