Internet Users: Myanmar

Analysis# Myanmar Internet Users Myanmar's internet penetration reached 45.448% of the population in 2020, marking both the current value and the all-time peak for the country. This represents extraordinary growth from a near-zero baseline in 1990, when virtually no internet access existed. The nation's digital expansion accelerated dramatically over the past decade, transforming from minimal connectivity to near-parity with many developing nations. The most striking turning point occurred between 2013 and 2017, when internet users surged from 1.8% to 23.621%—a twelve-fold increase in just four years. This acceleration continued through 2020, with users climbing 21.827 percentage points between 2017 and 2020. The sustained upward trajectory suggests Myanmar's digital infrastructure continues expanding, though the growth rate appears to be moderating as penetration approaches saturation points observed in more developed markets.