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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Myanmar is higher

Myanmar records 54,500,091, about 117.8× the other value.

Surface area

Myanmar is higher

Myanmar records 676,590 km², about 117.3× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Myanmar is higher

Myanmar records $74.07 billion, about 4.83× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇳 Brunei462,721
🇲🇲 Myanmar54,500,091

Myanmar’s population is about 118× that of Brunei, a difference of 54,037,370.

Surface area

🇧🇳 Brunei5,770 km²
🇲🇲 Myanmar676,590 km²

Myanmar’s surface area is about 117× that of Brunei, a difference of 670,820 km².

Population density

🇧🇳 Brunei80.2 /km²
🇲🇲 Myanmar80.6 /km²

Myanmar’s population density is 0.4% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 0.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇳 Brunei$15.34 billion · 2024
🇲🇲 Myanmar$74.07 billion · 2024

Myanmar’s nominal GDP is 383% larger than that of Brunei, a difference of $58.73 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇳 Brunei$33,153 · 2024
🇲🇲 Myanmar$1,359 · 2024

Brunei’s GDP per capita is about 24.4× that of Myanmar, a difference of $31,794.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Nay Pyi Taw

Population

462,721

54,500,091

Surface area

5,770 km²

676,590 km²

Population density

80.2 /km²

80.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$15.34 billion · 2024

$74.07 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$33,153 · 2024

$1,359 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Brunei dollar · BND · B$

Burmese kyat · MMK · K

Nationality

Bruneian

Burmese

Phone code

+673

+95

Internet domain

.bn

.mm

ISO codes

BN / BRN

MM / MMR

Time zone

Asia/Brunei

Asia/Yangon

Native name

Negara Brunei Darussalam

မြန်မာ

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About Brunei

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

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About Myanmar

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.

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Brunei & Myanmar: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the population of Brunei?

Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.

How big is Brunei?

Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².

What is the population density of Brunei?

Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brunei?

Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?

Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.

Where is Brunei located?

Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Brunei?

The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.

What are people from Brunei called?

People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.

What is the phone calling code for Brunei?

The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.

What is the internet domain for Brunei?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.

What time zone is Brunei in?

Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.

What is Brunei known for?

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

What is the capital of Myanmar?

The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.

What is the population of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a recorded population of approximately 54,500,091 people.

How big is Myanmar?

Myanmar covers an area of about 676,590 km².

What is the population density of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a population density of roughly 80.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.07 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar?

Myanmar has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,359.

What currency is used in Myanmar?

Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), with the symbol K.

Where is Myanmar located?

Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Myanmar?

The native name of Myanmar is မြန်မာ.

What are people from Myanmar called?

People from Myanmar are referred to as Burmese.

What is the phone calling code for Myanmar?

The international dialing code for Myanmar is +95.

What is the internet domain for Myanmar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar is .mm.

What time zone is Myanmar in?

Myanmar uses the Asia/Yangon time zone.

What is Myanmar known for?

Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.