Vegetable oil production in Myanmar
Myanmar: Vegetable oil production was 148,500 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Vegetable oil production in Myanmar, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for vegetable oil production in Myanmar is 148,500 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 20.6% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable oil production in Myanmar peaked at 317,770 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 18,238 tonnes, in 1964.
Myanmar ranks 3rd of 65 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27,436 tonnes | 18,238 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 44,532 tonnes | 23,791 tonnes | 80,203 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 68,996 tonnes | 38,642 tonnes | 96,037 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,267 tonnes | 41,353 tonnes | 111,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 212,336 tonnes | 98,178 tonnes | 317,770 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 179,710 tonnes | 118,300 tonnes | 210,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 138,950 tonnes | 123,100 tonnes | 152,800 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable oil production in Myanmar?
- Vegetable oil production in Myanmar was 148,500 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable oil production recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 317,770 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest vegetable oil production recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,238 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Myanmar rank for vegetable oil production?
- Myanmar ranks 3rd out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable oil production rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Vegetable oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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