Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 67.72 million in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Myanmar, 2005–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Myanmar is 67.72 million, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 102.6% on the previous year and down 93.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Myanmar peaked at 1.57 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, -4.92 billion, in 2017.
That places Myanmar 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 581.82 million | — |
| 2006 | 793.88 million | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 1.38 billion | +73.9% |
| 2008 | 1.25 billion | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 986.01 million | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 1.57 billion | +59.6% |
| 2011 | -1.56 billion | -199.2% |
| 2012 | -1.26 billion | -19.3% |
| 2013 | -388.58 million | -69.2% |
| 2014 | -2.48 billion | +538.6% |
| 2015 | -3.11 billion | +25.3% |
| 2016 | -1.92 billion | -38.3% |
| 2017 | -4.92 billion | +156.2% |
| 2018 | -2.56 billion | -47.9% |
| 2019 | 67.72 million | -102.6% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 67.72 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -96.83 million. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 67.72 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 65.63 million, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -538.6% | -388.58 million | -2.48 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 997.90 million | 581.82 million | 1.38 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.66 billion | -4.92 billion | 1.57 billion | 10 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More financial sector data for Myanmar
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1985)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Myanmar?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Myanmar was 67.72 million in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.92 billion in 2017.
- How does Myanmar rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Myanmar ranks 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2019.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.