Myanmar is a country in Southeast Asia with a population of approximately 54 million people. Social media is a daily usage for the people in Myanmar. Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin are popular platforms among users. According to a report by “We Are Social” and “Hootsuite”, there were approximately 25 million social media users in Myanmar in 2022, representing approximately 46% of the country’s population. This number is expected to continue to grow in the coming years as more people in Myanmar gain access to the internet and social media platforms.
In Myanmar, social media is used for a variety of purposes, including staying in touch with friends and family, sharing news and information, and connecting with others who have similar interests. It is also used as a marketing tool by businesses and organizations for reaching a wider audience and promote their products and services.
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Despite the widespread use of social media in Myanmar, there are also concerns about its potential negative impacts, such as the spread of misinformation and the potential for misuse by unscrupulous individuals or groups. It is important for users to be aware of these risks and to use social media responsibly.
Here are statistics of 2022 social media user in Myanmar.
| Month | Messenger | |||
| January | 21,888,500 | 1,896,200 | 19,949,900 | 657,500 |
| February | 20,790,000 | 1,795,300 | 19,307,500 | 675,000 |
| March | 21,759,700 | 1,880,800 | 19,729,700 | 675,000 |
| April | 20,865,900 | 1,889,200 | 19,394,700 | 686,000 |
| May | 21,002,900 | 1,841,200 | 19,418,400 | 696,000 |
| June | 20,226,600 | 1,708,800 | 18,639,800 | 707,000 |
| July | 19,781,100 | 1,736,600 | 18,248,800 | 718,000 |
| August | 18,529,500 | 1,683,000 | 17,470,000 | 719,000 |
| September | 17,768,400 | 1,640,100 | 16,825,000 | 739,000 |
| October | 16,504,100 | 1,554,300 | 15,605,200 | 739,000 |
| November | 16,386,700 | 1,552,400 | 15,590,200 | 739,000 |
| December | 16,382,500 | 1,550,700 | 15,587,700 | 739,000 |
