Asia 54.1M peopleMMR Capital: Naypyidaw
Moving to Myanmar
Relocating to Myanmar is highly attractive for expats looking for tax optimization, offering a very competitive tax burden of 14.4%. With a very high English proficiency score of 444, daily communication and business integration are seamless. It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from China.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$5,997.5USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
67.8years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 52/100.
Unemployment
3.0%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
2.6per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
8.8%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
4.29/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
republic
Head of State: Myint Swe
Head of Gov: Min Aung Hlaing
Ruling Party
Union Solidarity and Development Party
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%
Connectivity
45.5%
Internet Users
Language
444/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
30.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
15.3%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
7.3%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-34,989
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
44.5 / 100Climate Profile (Naypyidaw)
Jan
31 °C
min 16°0 rain days
Feb
33 °C
min 18°2 rain days
Mar
36 °C
min 21°3 rain days
Apr
39 °C
min 25°1 rain days
May
36 °C
min 26°12 rain days
Jun
32 °C
min 24°26 rain days
Jul
31 °C
min 24°30 rain days
Aug
30 °C
min 24°31 rain days
Sep
31 °C
min 24°28 rain days
Oct
31 °C
min 24°25 rain days
Nov
32 °C
min 22°5 rain days
Dec
30 °C
min 20°3 rain days