Following the twin crises of COVID-19 and the military takeover in Myanmar, Yangon’s inhabitants face unprecedented new pressures. The poverty rate in Yangon was projected to triple — from 13.7 percent in 2017 to 41.9 percent in 2022. In addition, men and women in Yangon must contend with poor legal protections, limited economic opportunities, inflated costs of living and an unhealthy living environment.

To better understand the experiences, challenges and emerging needs of households in Yangon, UNDP and UN Women conducted a baseline survey comparing households in eight townships of Yangon with the remaining townships. The study was undertaken to gather empirical evidence to ensure the anticipated activities of the Urban Resilience Project (URP) are appropriate, and to provide a baseline for future programme monitoring and evaluation.

The survey involved 3,000 respondents and covered areas including household finances, employment and livelihoods, safety and security, and access to basic services, including health and education. 

This report is available in English and Myanmar language.