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Quick answer: Myanmar has an estimated 8,207 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 29 a day, 19.3 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #62 of 195). 0 accident reports from Myanmar were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 199 (police) / 192 (ambulance). Traffic drives on the right.

8,207
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
29
Est. Deaths Per Day
10,538 per year
19.3
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#62
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on Myanmar
Myanmar
About Myanmar

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also referred to as Burma, is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has a population of about 55 million. It is bordered by India and Bangladesh to the northwest, China to the northeast, Laos and Thailand to the east and southeast, and the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal to the south and southwest.

Capital
Naypyidaw
Population
53,370,609 (2017)
Area
676,577 km²
Calling code
+95
Languages
Burmese
Currency
kyat
Continent
Asia
Emergency number
199 (police) / 192 (ambulance)
Road deaths / 100k
19.3

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Copernicus GloFAS · 30-day outlook

River flood outlook for Myanmar

None of the 1 monitored gauge is forecast above 1.5× recent flow in the next 31 days. Model guidance only; official warnings come from the national flood agency. All monitored rivers →

River · gaugeNow (m³/s)30-day medianForecast peakPeak dateOutlook
Irrawaddy Mandalay7,6208,9327,327 (-18%)2026-10-12Normal
Emergency

Emergency Numbers in Myanmar

In Myanmar, dial 199 (police) / 192 (ambulance). From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in Myanmar

Myanmar has an estimated road traffic death rate of 19.3 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 54,600,000, that translates to about 10,538 deaths every year — 29 every single day.

Globally it ranks #62 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Asia road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in Myanmar — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in Myanmar, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has fallen by 2.1%.

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Myanmar vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
Myanmar 19.3 10,538 8,207
Bangladesh 15.3 26,194 20,400
Laos 16.7 1,269 988
Bhutan 12.8 101 78
Thailand 25.4 18,237 14,203
Questions

Myanmar — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in Myanmar per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, Myanmar records an estimated 10,538 road traffic deaths per year — about 29 per day. That is a rate of 19.3 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in Myanmar in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for Myanmar is around 8,207. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in Myanmar dangerous?
Myanmar has a road death rate of 19.3 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Asia.
What is the emergency number in Myanmar?
In Myanmar, dial 199 (police) / 192 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for Myanmar come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to Myanmar by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does Myanmar drive on?
Myanmar drives on the right. The general drink-driving limit is 0.08 g/dL. Motorway speed limit: 100 km/h. Full rules: driving laws in Myanmar.