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Burundi· by the numbers

14,606,784
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing14,390,003 (World Bank, 2025) + +342,217/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 571 on Earth

Burundi's population is 14,390,003 (2025) — the 77th-largest in the world and the 30th-largest in Africa, growing by about 342,217 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Burundi Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#77 of 217
14,390,003
Area
27,830 km²
560.4 km² land area
GDP#159 of 186
$3.4B
GDP / capita
$234
2025
#159 economy overall
Price level#197 of 200
18 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.18%
1 in 571 people on Earth lives in Burundi

Burundi in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population14,390,003 people
#77 / 217
GDP$3.4B
#159 / 186
Average income$240 GNI per person
#182 / 182
Life expectancy63.8 years
#198 / 217
Average height167.3 cm (male)
#173 / 200
Median age15.9 years, half older
#214 / 220
Cleanest air35.69 µg/m³ PM2.5
#169 / 200
Safest countries5.6 homicides / 100k
#132 / 196
Most dangerous5.6 homicides / 100k
#64 / 196
Internet users8.6% of population online
#182 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Burundi's Population Growth

Yes — Burundi's population rose by 342,217 people (+2.44%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.8 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Burundi Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
560.4 people / km²
25,680 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
15.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
63.8 years
M 61.8 · F 65.9
Average height2019
167.3 cm (male)
female 155.1 cm
Homicide rate2016
5.6 per 100,000
#132 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
35.7 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
25.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.8 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−34,727 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.5 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 7,149,022Female — 7,240,985
0-4 · Male: 1,110,6160-4 · Female: 1,092,2740-45-9 · Male: 1,050,8885-9 · Female: 1,038,0595-910-14 · Male: 1,021,97410-14 · Female: 1,015,09410-1415-19 · Male: 850,73115-19 · Female: 849,33515-1920-24 · Male: 626,83520-24 · Female: 629,60020-2425-29 · Male: 479,42825-29 · Female: 484,14125-2930-34 · Male: 429,24030-34 · Female: 436,75330-3435-39 · Male: 411,37035-39 · Female: 423,14835-3940-44 · Male: 360,04540-44 · Female: 374,44740-4445-49 · Male: 257,37445-49 · Female: 269,58945-4950-54 · Male: 175,48550-54 · Female: 185,49250-5455-59 · Male: 124,50655-59 · Female: 135,05255-5960-64 · Male: 90,26060-64 · Female: 101,59860-6465-69 · Male: 69,93765-69 · Female: 82,71465-6970-74 · Male: 50,21370-74 · Female: 62,98370-7475-79 · Male: 24,24675-79 · Female: 34,40575-7980+ · Male: 15,87480+ · Female: 26,30180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Bujumbura
769,317
2
Gitega
64,904
3
Ngozi
61,716
4
Mpanda
58,913
5
Rumonge
55,599
6
Cibitoke
36,959
7
Kayanza
33,682
8
Cendajuru
32,458
9
Bubanza
30,996
10
Vyanda
29,685
11
Zanandore
27,867
12
Gatumba
18,104

Where is Burundi Located?

Capital
Gitega
Currency
Franc (BIF)
Language(s)
French, RN
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
25,680 km²
Area (GeoNames)
27,830 km²
Borders
3 countries
Shares a border with
TanzaniaDR CongoRwanda

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Burundi?

Burundi's population is 14,390,003 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #77 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Burundi?

14,390,003 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Burundi's population density?

560.4 people per km², based on a land area of 25,680 km².

What is Burundi ranked in population worldwide?

#77 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Burundi?

63.8 years on average (2024) — 61.8 for men, 65.9 for women.

What is Burundi's GDP?

$3.4B, ranking #159 of 186 economies we track — $234 per capita.

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