Earthquake deaths in Myanmar
Myanmar: Earthquake deaths was 3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3
World rank
26th
of 51 countries
All-time high
586
in 1930
All-time low
1
in 1975
Years of data
12
1839–2023
Earthquake deaths in Myanmar, 1839–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for earthquake deaths in Myanmar is 3, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, earthquake deaths in Myanmar peaked at 586 in 1930 and was at its lowest, 1, 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.
Earthquake deaths in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 400 | — |
| 1930 | 586 | +46.5% |
| 1956 | 38 | -93.5% |
| 1975 | 1 | -97.4% |
| 1988 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1995 | 11 | +120.0% |
| 2003 | 7 | -36.4% |
| 2011 | 105 | +1400.0% |
| 2012 | 38 | -63.8% |
| 2016 | 6 | -84.2% |
| 2017 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2023 | 3 | +50.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.5, 67% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.5, 86% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 400 | 400 | 400 | 1 |
| 1930s | 586 | 586 | 586 | 1 |
| 1950s | 38 | 38 | 38 | 1 |
| 1970s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 11 | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 2000s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.75 | 2 | 105 | 4 |
| 2020s | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0409 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is earthquake deaths in Myanmar?
- Earthquake deaths in Myanmar was 3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest earthquake deaths recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 586 in 1930.
- What is the lowest earthquake deaths recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1975.
- How does Myanmar rank for earthquake deaths?
- Myanmar ranks 26th out of 51 countries with data for 2023.
- Is earthquake deaths 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Earthquake deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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