Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 2.22 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Myanmar, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 2.22 for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
That represents a change of down 12.4% on the previous year and up 63.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Myanmar peaked at 4.34 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.407, in 2019.
That places Myanmar 168th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.828 | — |
| 1992 | 0.796 | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 0.779 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 0.739 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 0.754 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 0.753 | -0.1% |
| 1997 | 0.764 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 0.772 | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 0.75 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 0.712 | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 0.689 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 0.685 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 0.686 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 0.677 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 0.672 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 0.676 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 0.684 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 0.7 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 0.712 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 0.725 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 0.749 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 0.768 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 0.775 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 0.763 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 0.766 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 1.06 | +38.1% |
| 2017 | 1.36 | +28.2% |
| 2018 | 0.767 | -43.4% |
| 2019 | 0.407 | -46.9% |
| 2020 | 1.48 | +262.7% |
| 2021 | 4.34 | +194.0% |
| 2022 | 3.06 | -29.4% |
| 2023 | 2.98 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 2.89 | -3.0% |
| 2025 | 3.05 | +5.5% |
| 2026 | 2.53 | -16.8% |
| 2027 | 2.22 | -12.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7706 | 0.739 | 0.828 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.6893 | 0.672 | 0.712 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8134 | 0.407 | 1.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 | 1.48 | 4.34 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 165 Côte d'Ivoire 2.41 compare
- 166 Japan 2.37 compare
- 167 Philippines 2.28 compare
- 169 United Arab Emirates 2.19 compare
- 170 Kuwait 2.18 compare
- 171 Togo 2.09 compare
More work & labour data for Myanmar
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5269 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 29,392 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 32,967 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 25,258 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 24,401 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 49,659 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Myanmar?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Myanmar was 2.22 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.34 in 2021.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.407 in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Myanmar ranks 168th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.