Wage Payments into Accounts Statistics in Myanmar (2026)
As of the 2021 data, 9.8% of adults in Myanmar received wage payments into an account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 1.6% in 2017 to 9.8% in 2021 (+8.2 percentage points). Myanmar ranks #16 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #112 of 140 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 9.8% (2021)
- Wage Payments into Accounts in Myanmar as of 2021, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2017
- +8.2 pp (2021)
- Up from 1.6% in 2017 to 9.8% in 2021 (+8.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 0.4% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.4% in 2014 to 9.8% in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 9.8% (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Myanmar.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #16 of 16 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 16 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #112 of 140 (2021)
- Myanmar ranks 112 of 140 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 38.4% (2021)
- Myanmar (9.8%) is below the average of 38.4% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- 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, 2014–2021
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.8% | +8.2 pp |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +1.2 pp |
| 2014 | 0.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Myanmar received wage payments into an account?
9.8% of adults in Myanmar received wage payments into an account in 2021, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the wage payments into accounts 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.
Where does the wage payments into accounts data for Myanmar come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin32.acc). The latest observation for Myanmar is from 2021; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has wage payments into accounts in Myanmar changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 0.4% in 2014 to 9.8% in 2021.
How does Myanmar compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Myanmar ranks 16 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 9.8% versus a regional average of 38.4% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin32.acc, 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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