Myanmar's Census Reveals Slight Population Decline Amid Ongoing Conflict

World News

1 year ago

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Credited from: APNEWS

Myanmar's military government has reported a provisional population of 51.3 million, a decrease from 51.5 million reported a decade ago.
The census faced significant limitations, as it only covered less than half of the country's townships due to rising armed conflict and logistical issues.
Escalating violence following the military coup in 2021 has led to civil unrest, complicating accurate population counts.
The government plans to investigate reasons for the population drop and will release a comprehensive report in 2025.
Critics doubt the credibility of the census, stressing that it will inform voter lists for an upcoming election in a nation submerged in civil war.

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