Households: Myanmar

September 2025

In 2024, couples with children was the leading household type in Myanmar, with 40.6% of the total, reflecting traditional family values, though a shift towards smaller family units is evident, due to a declining birth rate and rising urbanisation. Single person households are forecast to grow by 30.6% over 2024-2029, driven by economic and cultural factors, while the average household size is predicted to shrink from 4.2 persons to 4.0. urbanisation, despite challenges like infrastructure gaps a

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Households: Myanmar

HEADLINES

Couples with children continue to lead but households shift towards smaller sizes
Urbanisation spurs economic progress but challenges remain
Household income shows modest recovery and forecast growth
Smartphone ownership dominates the digital landscape
Myanmar’s housing completions grow modestly amid global challenges
Chart 1 Household Profile: 2024-2029
Chart 2 Households by Number of Persons: 2029
Chart 3 % of Households by Number of Children: 2029
Chart 4 Households by Type of Household: 2029
Chart 5 Consumer Expenditure by Household Type in Myanmar: 2019/2024/2029
Chart 6 Household Head’s Sex and Employment in Myanmar: 2029
Chart 7 Households by Economic Status of Head of Household in Myanmar: 2029
Chart 8 Households by Age of Head: 2029
Chart 9 Household Penetration by Facilities: 2029
Chart 10 Household Possession of Kitchen Durables in 2029: % of Households
Chart 11 Household Possession of Other Durables in 2029: % of Households
Chart 12 Household Digital Penetration in Myanmar Compared to Global Average: 2029
Chart 13 Possession of Entertainment Electronics in 2029: % of Households
Chart 14 Possession of Other Electronics in 2029: % of Households
Chart 15 Key Metrics of Households Property Market: 2019-2029
Chart 16 Housing Stock by Construction Year
Chart 17 Households by Number of Rooms: 2029
Chart 18 Households by Size of Dwelling in Myanmar: 2029
Chart 19 Housing Completions and House Price Index in Myanmar: 2019-2025
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