Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
Myanmar recorded mobile money agent density of 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 231.2 per 100,000 adults in 2019 to 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020. Myanmar ranks #3 of 8 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #35 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 356.1 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Mobile Money Agents in Myanmar as of 2020, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2019
- +54% (2020)
- Up from 231.2 per 100,000 adults in 2019 to 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020.
- CAGR 2014–2020
- +200.1% per year (2020)
- Compound annual growth rate from 0.5 per 100,000 adults in 2014 to 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 0.5 per 100,000 adults (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.5 per 100,000 adults in 2014 to 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 356.1 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #3 of 8 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 3 of 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #35 of 58 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 35 of 58 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 826.3 per 100,000 adults (2020)
- Myanmar (356.1 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 826.3 per 100,000 adults across the 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 823.7 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 6-year trend (200.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2020)
- 141,325 (2020)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Myanmar (2020)
- 45.4% (2020)
- 45.4% of the population in Myanmar used the internet in 2020 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 54.5 million (2024)
- Myanmar had a population of 54.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2020
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 356 | +54.0% |
| 2019 | 231 | +149.5% |
| 2018 | 92.7 | +113.8% |
| 2017 | 43.4 | +699.1% |
| 2016 | 5.4 | +146.7% |
| 2015 | 2.2 | +350.8% |
| 2014 | 0.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in Myanmar?
Mobile money agent density in Myanmar stood at 356.1 per 100,000 adults in 2020, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does Myanmar rank globally on mobile money agents?
Myanmar ranks 35 of 58 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
What could mobile money agents in Myanmar look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 823.7 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 6-year trend (200.1%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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