Nay Pyi Taw: population and official figures
What is the population of Nay Pyi Taw?
Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, had 1,160,242 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 29 March 2014, according to a complete census (people present) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Nay Pyi Taw rank among cities in Myanmar?
Of the 14 cities the UN table lists for Myanmar (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 3rd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Nay Pyi Taw?
Women and girls made up 51.3% of residents (595,087 female, 565,155 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyNotes from the UN table: Including population from all eight townships.
Who runs Nay Pyi Taw?
In Myanmar, cities and towns are run by districts: Civil servants of the General Administration Department and other Union ministries. Main level of state administration; development affairs organisations run municipal services.
How local power works in Myanmar
Cities of a similar size in Myanmar
- Yangon 5,211,431
- Mandalay 1,225,546
- Bago 491,434
- Hpa-an 421,575
- Taunggyi 381,639
- Monywa 372,095
- Myitkyina 306,949
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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