Is incest between adults a crime in Myanmar?

Criminal offense

Myanmar is one of 111 countries classified “Criminal offense” for incest between adults — 68% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Laos: Criminal offense
Bangladesh: Criminal offense
Thailand: Legal between adults
Vietnam: Criminal offense
Bhutan: Criminal offense
Cambodia: Legal between adults

Other laws in Myanmar

Same-Sex Marriage: Not recognized
Same-Sex Activity: Illegal
Age of Consent: 16–17
Sex Work: Illegal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Marriage Age: 18+

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