Nay Pyi Taw's 2020 population is now estimated at 593,596. In 1950, the population of Nay Pyi Taw was 11,719. Nay Pyi Taw has grown by 217,668 since 2015, which represents a 9.57% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Nay Pyi Taw, which typically includes Nay Pyi Taw's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 988,982 | 1.98% | 92,556 |
| 2030 | 896,426 | 2.61% | 108,188 |
| 2025 | 788,238 | 5.84% | 194,642 |
| 2020 | 593,596 | 9.57% | 217,668 |
| 2015 | 375,928 | 9.99% | 142,396 |
| 2010 | 233,532 | 9.61% | 85,935 |
| 2005 | 147,597 | 4.71% | 30,354 |
| 2000 | 117,243 | 4.71% | 24,123 |
| 1995 | 93,120 | 4.71% | 19,155 |
| 1990 | 73,965 | 4.71% | 15,214 |
| 1985 | 58,751 | 4.71% | 12,082 |
| 1980 | 46,669 | 4.72% | 9,603 |
| 1975 | 37,066 | 4.71% | 7,624 |
| 1970 | 29,442 | 4.71% | 6,056 |
| 1965 | 23,386 | 4.71% | 4,810 |
| 1960 | 18,576 | 4.71% | 3,822 |
| 1955 | 14,754 | 4.71% | 3,035 |
| 1950 | 11,719 | 0.00% |