U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
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Is Myanmar safe? 🇲🇲
Asia · Updated
As of August 2026, Myanmar scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Myanmar Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 5 Myanmar destinations assessed, Inle Lake scores highest (20/100), while Yangon scores lowest (20/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Myanmar: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Myanmar destinations by safety score
#1🇲🇲Inle LakeHigh Risk · updated 28 August 202620#2🇲🇲BaganHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#3🇲🇲MandalayHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#4🇲🇲Nay Pyi TawHigh Risk · updated 29 July 202620#5🇲🇲YangonHigh Risk · updated 28 July 202620
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03 · Evidence Signals
Myanmar safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 2.6 / 100k | 81 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 83.8% | 89 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 30/100 | 30 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 26/100 | 26 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 19.3 / 100k | 43 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Myanmar safety FAQ
Is Myanmar safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Myanmar Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Myanmar averages 20/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Myanmar?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Inle Lake currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Yangon scores lowest at 20/100.
Where does this Myanmar safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.