Online Bill Payments Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
In 2021, 16.6% of adults in Myanmar paid bills online or from a mobile phone, according to World Bank Global Findex data. Up from 1.1% in 2017 to 16.6% in 2021 (+15.5 percentage points). Myanmar ranks #12 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #90 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 16.6% (2021)
- Online Bill Payments in Myanmar as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +15.5 pp (2021)
- Up from 1.1% in 2017 to 16.6% in 2021 (+15.5 percentage points).
- Record high (2021)
- 16.6% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #12 of 16 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 12 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #90 of 142 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 90 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 43.2% (2021)
- Myanmar (16.6%) is below the average of 43.2% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2021)
- 11.5% (2021)
- Value for women in Myanmar, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2021)
- 21.9% (2021)
- Value for men in Myanmar, same 2021 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −10.4 pp (2021)
- In 2021, the figure was 11.5% for women and 21.9% for men — 10.4 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2021)
- 8.2% (2021)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Myanmar in 2021.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −8.4 pp (2021)
- The poorest 40% (8.2%) are 8.4 percentage points below the national figure (16.6%).
- 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, 2017–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.6% | +15.5 pp |
| 2017 | 1.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Myanmar paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
16.6% of adults in Myanmar paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Myanmar compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Myanmar ranks 12 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 16.6% versus a regional average of 43.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Myanmar rank globally on online bill payments?
Myanmar ranks 90 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online bill payments in Myanmar?
Yes — in 2021 the figure was 11.5% for women and 21.9% for men, a gap of 10.4 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the online bill payments data for Myanmar?
The most recent observation is from 2021. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2021 is the latest available year for Myanmar.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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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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