Deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar
Myanmar: Deaths from earthquakes was 3 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar, 1839–2023
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar is 3 deaths, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar peaked at 586 deaths in 1930 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1975.
Myanmar ranks 26th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 400 deaths | — |
| 1930 | 586 deaths | +46.5% |
| 1956 | 38 deaths | -93.5% |
| 1975 | 1 deaths | -97.4% |
| 1988 | 5 deaths | +400.0% |
| 1995 | 11 deaths | +120.0% |
| 2003 | 7 deaths | -36.4% |
| 2011 | 105 deaths | +1400.0% |
| 2012 | 38 deaths | -63.8% |
| 2016 | 6 deaths | -84.2% |
| 2017 | 2 deaths | -66.7% |
| 2023 | 3 deaths | +50.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3 deaths is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.5 deaths, 67% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3 deaths is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5 deaths, 86% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 400 deaths | 400 deaths | 400 deaths | 1 |
| 1930s | 586 deaths | 586 deaths | 586 deaths | 1 |
| 1950s | 38 deaths | 38 deaths | 38 deaths | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 deaths | 1 |
| 1980s | 5 deaths | 5 deaths | 5 deaths | 1 |
| 1990s | 11 deaths | 11 deaths | 11 deaths | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 deaths | 7 deaths | 7 deaths | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.75 deaths | 2 deaths | 105 deaths | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 deaths | 3 deaths | 3 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar?
- Deaths from earthquakes in Myanmar was 3 deaths in 2023, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 586 deaths in 1930.
- What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1975.
- How does Myanmar rank for deaths from earthquakes?
- Myanmar ranks 26th out of 51 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths from earthquakes rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes direct deaths from the event plus those from secondary impacts, such as a tsunami triggered by an earthquake. Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.