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Myanmar's Census Reveals Slight Population Decline Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Myanmar's Census Reveals Slight Population Decline Amid Ongoing Conflict

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  • 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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