Young People Clamour to Leave Myanmar in Giant Brain Drain

By THE IRRAWADDY 18 August 2022

Faced with rising unemployment, restrictions on human liberties and numerous other uncertainties, many young people are leaving Myanmar in an unprecedented brain drain.

“Our futures seem uncertain and we feel completely hopeless,” said a young person, speaking for many.

Ko Aung Pyae from Yangon is moving to Japan. Rising costs, as the kyat’s value tumbles, are taking a heavy toll on young people. Japan, South Korea, Dubai, Malaysia and Thailand are popular destinations as people hope to send money back to their families.