Mobile Money Transaction Value Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
According to IMF Financial Access Survey data, annual mobile money transaction value in Myanmar came to 8.5% of GDP in 2020. Up from 3.3% of GDP in 2019 to 8.5% of GDP in 2020 (+5.2 percentage points). Myanmar ranks #4 of 8 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #34 of 66 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2020)
- 8.5% of GDP (2020)
- Mobile Money Transaction Value in Myanmar as of 2020, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2019
- +5.2 pp (2020)
- Up from 3.3% of GDP in 2019 to 8.5% of GDP in 2020 (+5.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 0% of GDP (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0% of GDP in 2014 to 8.5% of GDP in 2020.
- Record high (2020)
- 8.5% of GDP (2020)
- The 2020 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #4 of 8 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 4 of 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #34 of 66 (2020)
- Myanmar ranks 34 of 66 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 48.4% of GDP (2020)
- Myanmar (8.5% of GDP) is below the average of 48.4% of GDP across the 8 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 19.8% of GDP (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 6-year trend (152.9%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- 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 | % of GDP (annual flow) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.5% | +5.2 pp |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +2.7 pp |
| 2018 | 0.6% | −1.7 pp |
| 2017 | 2.3% | +0.4 pp |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +0.9 pp |
| 2015 | 1% | +0.9 pp |
| 2014 | 0% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for annual mobile money transaction value in Myanmar?
Annual mobile money transaction value in Myanmar stood at 8.5% of GDP in 2020, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
Where does the mobile money transaction value data for Myanmar come from?
The data comes from the IMF Financial Access Survey (indicator FA65.POGDP). The latest observation for Myanmar is from 2020; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money transaction value in Myanmar changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 0% of GDP in 2014 to 8.5% of GDP in 2020.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA65.POGDP, 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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