This series of reports examine household- and community-level shocks experienced across Myanmar, including conflict, economic disruptions, climate events, health issues, and service interruptions. They also assess how households respond through coping strategies such as asset sales, migration, and changes in spending.
Latest Findings from July - December 2024 - Download the Report
- Seventeen percent of households reported feeling insecure in their communities, and 35 percent expressed concerns over conscription, particularly in urban centers and conflict-affected states.
- Nineteen percent of farming households experienced climatic shocks, with severe flooding in Kayin, Kayah, and Rakhine, and intense winds reported in Chin.
- Among households connected to the national power grid, 78 percent experienced daily power cuts, and internet access was limited or unavailable for more than half of households in several regions.
- Food inflation reached 39 percent between September and December 2024, with sharp price increases for leafy greens, potatoes, chicken, and non-food essentials such as soap and paracetamol.
- Only 20 percent of households had any cash savings or bank deposits, and 64 percent of loans came from informal sources to cover daily needs, while 10 percent of households reported a migrant.
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8 |
Jul 2024 – Dec 2024 |
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7 |
Jan 2024 – Jun 2024 |
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6 |
Jun 2023 – Nov 2023 |
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5 |
Mar 2023 – Jun 2023 |
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4 |
Oct 2022 – Dec 2022 |
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3 |
Jul 2022 – Aug 2022 |
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2 |
Apr 2022 – Jun 2022 |
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1 |
Dec 2021 – Feb 2022 |