Burma (Myanmar): Percent female population

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 Burma (Myanmar)

Female population, percent of total

 Latest value 50.25
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 49.97
 Min - Max 49.86 - 50.25
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2023 is 50.25 percent, an increase from 50.23 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 50.00 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Burma (Myanmar) from 1960 to 2023 is 49.97 percent. The minimum value, 49.86 percent, was reached in 1977 while the maximum of 50.25 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Burma (Myanmar) - Percent female population - Recent values chart

Historical series
Burma (Myanmar) - Percent female population - historical chart - 1960-2023




Definition: Female population is the percentage of the population that is female. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 54.58 2023 million
 Percent urban population 32.11 2023 percent
 Population density 82 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 7.03 2023 percent
 Percent children 24.40 2023 percent
 Percent female population 50.25 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 67.89 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 45.84 2023 percent
 Migrant population 0 2015 percent
 Population growth 0.73 2023 percent
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