Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Myanmar
Myanmar: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -5.53 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Myanmar, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded -5.53 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
The figure is down 125.8% on the previous year and down 110.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Myanmar peaked at 256.55 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -50.34 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Myanmar 136th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -17.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 1963 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 12.15 % change on previous year | +178.5% |
| 1965 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 1966 | -35.02 % change on previous year | +910.0% |
| 1967 | -11.68 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1968 | -29.26 % change on previous year | +150.6% |
| 1969 | 57.6 % change on previous year | -296.8% |
| 1970 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1971 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -462.0% |
| 1972 | -24.66 % change on previous year | -366.7% |
| 1973 | -17.37 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 1974 | 71.19 % change on previous year | -509.8% |
| 1975 | 44.69 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1976 | -22.03 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 1977 | 43.78 % change on previous year | -298.7% |
| 1978 | 70.44 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 1979 | 22.88 % change on previous year | -67.5% |
| 1980 | 35.05 % change on previous year | +53.2% |
| 1981 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1982 | -50.34 % change on previous year | -2730.9% |
| 1983 | -34.49 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1984 | -10.78 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 1985 | 18.3 % change on previous year | -269.7% |
| 1986 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1987 | -11.81 % change on previous year | -253.2% |
| 1988 | -9.12 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1989 | -20.35 % change on previous year | +123.2% |
| 1990 | 256.55 % change on previous year | -1360.6% |
| 1991 | 57.78 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1992 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1993 | 30.18 % change on previous year | -1335.6% |
| 1994 | 20.05 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1995 | 52.16 % change on previous year | +160.2% |
| 1996 | 14.61 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 1997 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 1998 | -17.6 % change on previous year | -345.9% |
| 1999 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -140.8% |
| 2000 | 25.92 % change on previous year | +261.2% |
| 2001 | -36.3 % change on previous year | -240.1% |
| 2002 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2003 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 2004 | 6.95 % change on previous year | +204.0% |
| 2005 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -83.1% |
| 2006 | 0.37 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 2007 | 38.52 % change on previous year | +10310.9% |
| 2008 | 17.52 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 2009 | -21.79 % change on previous year | -224.4% |
| 2010 | 34.39 % change on previous year | -257.9% |
| 2011 | 114.7 % change on previous year | +233.5% |
| 2012 | -8.43 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2013 | 53 % change on previous year | -729.0% |
| 2014 | 35.14 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2015 | 4.22 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 2016 | -6.88 % change on previous year | -263.2% |
| 2017 | 22.22 % change on previous year | -422.9% |
| 2018 | 0.544 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2019 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -816.2% |
| 2020 | -5.53 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 2021 | -18.45 % change on previous year | +233.8% |
| 2022 | 21.48 % change on previous year | -216.4% |
| 2023 | -5.53 % change on previous year | -125.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2.02 % change on previous year | -35.02 % change on previous year | 57.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.56 % change on previous year | -24.66 % change on previous year | 71.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -7.39 % change on previous year | -50.34 % change on previous year | 35.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.56 % change on previous year | -17.6 % change on previous year | 256.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.83 % change on previous year | -36.3 % change on previous year | 38.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.5 % change on previous year | -8.43 % change on previous year | 114.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.01 % change on previous year | -18.45 % change on previous year | 21.48 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 133 China -5.19 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Guatemala -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 135 North Macedonia -5.52 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Sao Tome and Principe -5.56 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Mauritius -5.64 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Moldova -5.87 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Myanmar
- Merchandise trade 36.3% (2025)
- Food imports 9.7% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 52.6% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 14.33 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 36.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 35.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 15.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 278.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1873 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Myanmar?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Myanmar was -5.53 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 256.55 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.34 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Myanmar rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Myanmar ranks 136th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 110.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.