Myanmar Crime Rate & Safety
Homicide statistics, crime trends, and travel safety for Myanmar
Myanmar recorded 2.6 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2023, a rate that is low by global standards. That places Myanmar #99 of 195 countries by homicide rate, compared with the Asia average of 2.0 per 100,000 and a world average of 5.2. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. For travelers, the US State Department currently rates Myanmar at Level 4 of 4: Do Not Travel.
Homicide Rate
2.6 /100k
Safety Rank
#97 of 195
Travel Advisory
Level 4 of 4
Data Year
2023
Homicide Rate Trend (1990-2023)
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people. Homicide rates have remained broadly stable over the past decade. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
How Myanmar Compares
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people, latest available year per country.
Who Is Affected
In Myanmar, the homicide rate for men is 4.7× higher than the rate for women — 4.3 vs 0.9 per 100,000 (2023).
Homicide victims per 100,000 of each sex. Source: UNODC via World Bank.
Armed Conflict Context
Myanmar has recorded battle-related deaths in recent years. Conflict deaths are counted separately from homicides — a country can have a moderate crime rate but significant conflict risk, and travel advisories weigh both.
Battle-Related Deaths
2,332(2024)
Military Spending
6.8% GDP(2024)
Safety for Travelers
Summary of the current US State Department advisory for Myanmar:
There was no change to the advisory level. Advisory summary was updated. Do not travel to Burma for any reason due to armed conflict , unrest , arbitrary enforcement of local laws , poor health infrastructure , landmines and unexploded ordnance , and crime . Advisory Summary The Burmese military regime deposed elected leaders and officials in a February 2021 coup d'tat. Protests and demonstrations against military rule can occur on significant dates and have the potential for violence. Unrest Due to the ongoing armed conflicts and civil unrest in Burma, U.S.
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 3
Reconsider Travel
Level 4
Do Not Travel
About This Data
Homicide figures are intentional homicides per 100,000 people, compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and published by the World Bank (indicator VC.IHR.PSRC.P5). Homicide is the most reliably comparable crime statistic across countries because definitions of other offences (assault, theft, robbery) vary widely between national legal systems and reporting practices.
Travel advisory levels are issued by the US Department of State and updated continuously. They reflect risks to travelers including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, and natural disasters — not only crime rates. Countries report crime data with different lags; the most recent available year is shown for each metric.
Myanmar Population & Demographics
Population of 54,500,091, growth trends, economy, and more.
Crime & Safety in Neighboring Countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myanmar safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Myanmar at Level 4 of 4 (Do Not Travel). The homicide rate of 2.6 per 100,000 is low by global standards.
What is the crime rate in Myanmar?
Myanmar has an intentional homicide rate of 2.6 per 100,000 people (2023, World Bank/UNODC), ranking #99 of 195 countries.
What is the US travel advisory level for Myanmar?
Myanmar is currently at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Advisory levels range from Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) to Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
How does crime in Myanmar compare to other countries?
Myanmar's homicide rate of 2.6 per 100,000 is below the world average of 5.2 and above the Asia average of 2.0.