Capital of Myanmar: Naypyidaw
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw. Myanmar sits in Asia, has a population of 54,179,306, and uses the MMK. Official languages include Burmese.
Quick facts
- Capital: Naypyidaw
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~54,179,306
- Area: 676,578 km²
- Population density: 80.1 people per km²
- Official language: Burmese
- Currency: MMK
- ISO code: MM
How big is Myanmar?
By population, Myanmar ranks 26th in the world, holding roughly 0.68% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 39th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Myanmar has 80.1 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Myanmar is the 12th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Myanmar in population are Kenya (54,027,487) and Colombia (51,874,024).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Afghanistan (652,230 km²) and South Sudan (644,329 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Burmese is listed as an official language of Myanmar alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Myanmar uses the MMK, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Myanmar in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Myanmar belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Myanmar and a page on the flag of Myanmar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
What is the population of Myanmar?
About 54,179,306, making it the 26th most populous country in the world.
How big is Myanmar?
676,578 square kilometres, ranking 39th by land area, at a density of 80.1 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Myanmar use?
The MMK, which no other country uses.