Myanmar

Myanmar · MMR · Southeast Asia

Risk Score

Critical→ Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian nation currently under military rule following a coup in 2021, leading to significant political instability, widespread conflict, and severe economic disruption. The country faces international isolation and a humanitarian crisis. Its future remains highly uncertain amidst ongoing civil unrest.

Leadership

Min Aung Hlaing

Chairman of the State Administration Council (de facto leader)

Government: Military Junta

Myint Swe

Than Swe

Win Shein

Economy

GDP

$70.0B

GDP per Capita

$1.2K

GDP Growth

+2.0%

Inflation

15.0%

Unemployment

5.0%

Agriculture (rice, pulses)Natural gasMining (gems, timber)Manufacturing (garments)

Trade

Key Exports

Natural gasPulses and beansWood productsGarmentsRice

Key Imports

Petroleum productsMachinery and equipmentConstruction materialsFabric

Top Partners

ChinaThailandIndiaSingaporeJapan

Recent Events (1)

Informational1d ago

Will Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing Laos visit pave way back into ASEAN family?

A visit by Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing to Laos may facilitate his return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Headlines (4)

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