What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar?

Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar was 46.5% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 48.8% in 2015.

What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 46.4% in 2005.

How does Myanmar rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?

Myanmar ranks 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2020.

Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Myanmar data come from?

The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar

Name: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar
Creator: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Myanmar: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) was 46.5% in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)

46.5%

Change on year

down 3.7%

World rank

91st

of 186 countries

All-time high

48.8%

in 2015

All-time low

46.4%

in 2005

Years of data

2004–2020

Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Myanmar, 2004–2020

Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2020, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar stood at 46.5%.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar peaked at 48.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 46.4%, in 2005.

That places Myanmar 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	46.6%	46.4%	47.0%	6
2010s	47.7%	46.7%	48.8%	10
2020s	46.5%	46.5%	46.5%	1

Countries ranked near Myanmar

88 Thailand 47.4% compare
89 Romania 47.2% compare
90 Turkmenistan 46.9% compare
92 Lebanon 46.3% compare
92 Samoa 46.3% compare
94 Guatemala 46.2% compare

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More work & labour data for Myanmar

Criminal sanctions or compensation for workplace sexual harassment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (1=yes; 0=no) (2023)
Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 58.8% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 55.1% (2025)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, female (%) 39.1% (2025)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, male (%) 53.0% (2025)
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24, total (%) 46.2% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 74.3% (2025)
Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15 40.9% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar?: Labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) in Myanmar was 46.5% in 2020, according to International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 48.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 46.4% in 2005.
How does Myanmar rank for labor share of gross domestic product (gdp)?: Myanmar ranks 91st out of 186 countries with data for 2020.
Is labor share of gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Myanmar data come from?: The figures come from International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Labor share of gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit: %
Source: International Labour Organisation (2023) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 3,162 data points, 2004–2020
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The labor share of gross domestic product (GDP) is the estimated total compensation of employees given as a percent of GDP. It provides information about the relative share of output paid as compensation to employees, compared to the share paid to capital.