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Myanmar

Last updated: 28 Sep 2026

ADB forecasts Myanmar's FY2026 growth at 2.2% and inflation at 24.0%, while the August 2026 manufacturing PMI was 50.3.

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Indicator	Value	Definition and scope	Basis date	Source	Definition and source
ADB consumer inflation forecast, FY2026	24.0% Figure taken from JETRO, not extracted directly from the ADB PDF. unchanged from July 2026	ADB ADO September 2026 forecast of CPI inflation, fiscal year April 2026–March 2027 (a forecast, not an outturn)Consumer prices	23 Sep 2026	JETRO Biz News: ADB lowers Myanmar FY2026 growth forecast (2026-09-24)	Definition and source ADB ADO September 2026 forecast of CPI inflation, fiscal year April 2026–March 2027 (a forecast, not an outturn) Scope: Consumer prices Source: JETRO Biz News: ADB lowers Myanmar FY2026 growth forecast (2026-09-24)

2026-09-28Data as of 2026-09-23Macro & households
ADB cuts Myanmar's FY2026 growth forecast and keeps inflation forecast high
FY2026 (April–March) growth forecast cut to 2.2% (revised down from 2.4% (July 2026)); FY2027 at 2.7%

Corrected2 sources
2026-09-28Data as of 2026-09-09Macro & households
Myanmar lifts odd-even driving restrictions; refuelling limits remain
From 9 September, the odd-even number-plate driving restriction in place since 7 March was lifted

Vehicle financeCorrected2 sources
2026-09-28Data as of 2026-09-01Macro & households
Myanmar's August manufacturing PMI returns to expansion territory, but output still falls
The August manufacturing PMI was 50.3, up from 49.3 in July; first reading above 50 in four months (S&P Global via JETRO)

Corrected2 sources