Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar

Myanmar: Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate was -9.75 % change on previous year in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
-9.75 % change on previous year
World rank
158th
of 173 countries
All-time high
24.35 % change on previous year
in 1991
All-time low
-18.95 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
31
1990–2020

Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar, 1990–2020

-20-10010201990200520201990: 15 % change on previous year1991: 24.3 % change on previous year1992: 0 % change on previous year1993: 12.6 % change on previous year1994: 0 % change on previous year1995: 15.3 % change on previous year1996: 9.4 % change on previous year1997: 5.6 % change on previous year1998: 1.4 % change on previous year1999: -1.3 % change on previous year2000: 0.012 % change on previous year2001: 3.5 % change on previous year2002: 22.5 % change on previous year2003: 9.3 % change on previous year2004: -18.9 % change on previous year2005: 0.156 % change on previous year2006: 6.2 % change on previous year2007: 0 % change on previous year2008: 0 % change on previous year2009: 0.049 % change on previous year2010: 0 % change on previous year2011: 0 % change on previous year2012: 0 % change on previous year2013: 0 % change on previous year2014: 0 % change on previous year2015: 0 % change on previous year2016: 0 % change on previous year2017: -0.049 % change on previous year2018: 0 % change on previous year2019: 0 % change on previous year2020: -9.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar is -9.75 % change on previous year, measured in 2020.

Over the whole period, armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar peaked at 24.35 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -18.95 % change on previous year, in 2004.

Myanmar ranks 158th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar, year by year

Annual values for Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar, 1990 to 2020.
Year % change on previous year Change
1990 15 % change on previous year
1991 24.35 % change on previous year +62.3%
1992 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1993 12.59 % change on previous year
1994 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1995 15.31 % change on previous year
1996 9.43 % change on previous year -38.4%
1997 5.6 % change on previous year -40.6%
1998 1.35 % change on previous year -75.9%
1999 -1.33 % change on previous year -198.7%
2000 0.0117 % change on previous year -100.9%
2001 3.54 % change on previous year +30296.4%
2002 22.51 % change on previous year +535.4%
2003 9.31 % change on previous year -58.6%
2004 -18.95 % change on previous year -303.4%
2005 0.1555 % change on previous year -100.8%
2006 6.21 % change on previous year +3893.8%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 0 % change on previous year
2009 0.0487 % change on previous year
2010 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2011 0 % change on previous year
2012 0 % change on previous year
2013 0 % change on previous year
2014 0 % change on previous year
2015 0 % change on previous year
2016 0 % change on previous year
2017 -0.0487 % change on previous year
2018 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2019 0 % change on previous year
2020 -9.75 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.23 % change on previous year -1.33 % change on previous year 24.35 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.28 % change on previous year -18.95 % change on previous year 22.51 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0049 % change on previous year -0.0487 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 10
2020s -9.75 % change on previous year -9.75 % change on previous year -9.75 % change on previous year 1

Countries ranked near Myanmar

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  3. 157 Belgium -7.69 % change on previous year compare
  4. 159 Colombia -11.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 160 Bhutan -14.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 161 Kenya -17.24 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar?
Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate in Myanmar was -9.75 % change on previous year in 2020, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 24.35 % change on previous year in 1991.
What is the lowest armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was -18.95 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Myanmar rank for armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate?
Myanmar ranks 158th out of 173 countries with data for 2020.
Where does this Myanmar data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Armed forces personnel, total, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
219 places, 6,344 data points, 1990–2020
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The year-on-year percentage change in Armed forces personnel, total. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.