Myanmar

South-eastern Asia

Population:: 57,069,099
Official Language:: Burmese
Languages:: 155
Primary Religion:: Buddhism
World Watch List: 14 (80)
Persecution Type: Religious nationalism

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Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and formerly known as Burma, is a country located in Southeast Asia. The official language is Burmese, spoken by approximately 68% of the population as of 2021. Burmese serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. However, Myanmar is linguistically diverse, with over 100 indigenous languages spoken across the country. Some of the major ethnic languages include Shan, Karen, Kachin, Chin, Mon, and Rakhine. While Burmese is more commonly spoken in urban areas and among the educated population, many people in rural regions continue to use their native languages for daily communication. English is increasingly spoken as a second language, particularly in urban areas and within the tourism industry.

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Title	Population	Bibles	Resources
Burmese	40,000,000	12	66
Shan	4,576,300	2	33
S'gaw Karen	2,022,500	3	16
Pwo Eastern Karen	1,177,500	1	6
Mon	1,150,900	1	5
Kachin	1,029,600	3	7
Mandarin Chinese	995,200	46	104
Pa'o Karen	870,000	2	5
Tavoyan	460,300	0	1
Parauk	460,300	2	0
Nepali	296,700	6	113
Ruching Palaung	294,500	3	10
Bengali	283,600	17	161
Tedim Chin	259,600	6	3
Shwe Palaung	234,200	0	2
Lahu	225,000	1	27
Akha	221,300	3	8
Pwo Western Karen	210,100	3	5
Mro-Khimi Chin	202,800	1	2
Rakhine	190,500	0	10
Asho Chin	169,900	1	28
Rumai Palaung	160,200	1	2
Tamil	150,100	10	290
Kayan	145,900	0	9
Telugu	139,000	6	42
Hakha Chin	135,900	2	14
Hindi	131,900	13	98
Danau	127,800	0	0
Maru	122,700	2	7
Odia	120,900	1	38
Danu	115,900	0	0
Tai Laing	115,200	0	0
Tai Nüa	103,400	1	3
Intha	102,900	0	1
Falam Chin	93,120	6	14
Yue Chinese	74,660	12	35
Min Nan Chinese	72,640	10	39
Rawang	71,360	2	19
Tase Naga	69,150	2	37
Zou	68,090	1	3
Khumi Chin	66,900	1	9
Lahu Shi	64,930	1	1
Lü	62,130	1	6
English	56,170	242	349
Zotung Chin	53,710	3	1
Geba Karen	46,100	1	1
Taungyo	45,760	0	0
Chinbon Chin	45,020	0	5
Thai	43,510	8	72
Daai Chin	42,640	3	4
Achang	39,010	2	12
Zaiwa	35,860	3	3
Senthang Chin	35,660	0	1
Gujarati	35,170	4	27
Kadu	34,780	0	0
Lashi	34,320	1	3
Matu Chin	33,750	3	1
Chakma	28,830	1	12
Malay	27,190	6	15
Mara Chin	26,390	1	3
Lao	25,020	3	29
Mru	24,840	0	30
Ralte	24,800	0	1
Wewaw	23,900	0	0
Bwe Karen	23,860	1	2
Malayalam	23,080	8	18
Hakka Chinese	22,190	11	27
Zyphe Chin	21,120	1	1
Kayaw	20,380	0	3
Lushai	18,990	3	35
Ngawn Chin	18,860	1	1
Geko Karen	18,020	0	1
Lautu Chin	17,610	1	1
Laitu Chin	17,390	0	0
Mün Chin	17,010	1	11
Sumtu Chin	16,230	0	0
Blang	15,050	1	7
Riang Lang	14,620	1	1
Eastern Khumi Chin	13,710	1	7
Siyin Chin	13,200	1	2
Riang Lai	13,160	0	1
Hmong Njua	12,290	2	7
Manipuri	11,650	3	41
Khiamniungan Naga	11,160	1	3
Samtao	11,100	0	0
Manumanaw Karen	10,920	0	1
Panjabi	10,870	7	85
Yintale Karen	10,810	0	1
Anong	10,700	0	1
Kyan-Karyaw Naga	10,120	0	0
Laopang	9,550	0	0
Yinbaw Karen	9,370	0	1
Hrangkhol	9,280	1	1
Eastern Kayah	9,000	1	2
Khamti	8,980	0	3
Leinong Naga	8,700	0	0
Songlai Chin	8,210	0	0
Vaiphei	7,570	2	2
Paku Karen	6,800	1	1
Gangte	6,590	2	1

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