November 01, 2025

The 2024 Population and Housing Census Report is important as a roadmap for formulating policies to promote Myanmar’s development. The statistical data should be carefully examined and analyzed to guide efforts toward the advancement of social and economic development.

In carrying out these efforts, it is necessary to plan and provide for the development of high-quality youth, create opportunities and prospects for them, align education with labour market needs, establish strong vocational training programmes, and prepare the workforce to ensure a technologically skilled and capable future. Additionally, social protection systems should be established for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

By creating long-term, high-quality employment within the country based on the census data, migration can be managed effectively. National assets should be managed fairly and efficiently in accordance with the country’s population structure. Consequently, every child in today’s classrooms should be recognized as a future intellectual and skilled professional who will shape Myanmar’s future.

The enumeration of the census is an extensive operation, but it also involves significant financial expenditure. However, it is crucial for obtaining accurate and reliable population data, which is essential for the country’s current situation and future development. As such, it is necessary to conduct the census once every ten years in accordance with international procedures and standards.

The population census findings highlight not only the opportunities available to our country but also the responsibilities that must be undertaken alongside them. Although our country holds geopolitical significance, its population density remains considerably lower than that of neighbouring nations. According to the 2024 census data, the country’s declining population poses challenges due to falling birth rates, increasing migration, and changing family structures, yet it can also be regarded as an opportunity.

Utilizing education and workforce data based on the 2024 Union report on the Population and Housing Census will help expand and establish vocational training schools, thereby cultivating a skilled labour force and creating employment opportunities. Similarly, the census data can support the provision of necessary information for social welfare programmes, elderly care, and the registration and assistance of persons with disabilities.

The completeness of a country’s population data can be said to reflect its development, governance quality, and political stability. Population censuses provide the essential data needed to support sector-wise planning and development in social, economic, and administrative matters. Moreover, since census data is the only source that can supply information down to the smallest administrative units, the Union report must be effectively utilized for the benefit of the nation.

GNLM