Rank #32 by World Population
🇧🇮Burundi
Burundi has a population of 13,689,450, ranking #32 in the world. The capital is Bujumbura. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
13,689,450
Population
#32
World Rank
63.7
Life Expectancy
$251
GDP Per Capita
Burundi, #32 by world population
Burundi Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Burundi had a population of 2,764,258 in 1960 and 14,047,786 in 2024, a 5.1× growth over 64 years. The peak was 14,047,786 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.58%.
14,047,786
Population (2024)
2,764,258
Population (1960)
14,047,786
Peak (2024)
2.58%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,764,258 |
| 1961 | 2,835,119 |
| 1962 | 2,907,943 |
| 1963 | 2,969,841 |
| 1964 | 3,055,650 |
| 1965 | 3,141,367 |
| 1966 | 3,217,960 |
| 1967 | 3,300,690 |
| 1968 | 3,380,387 |
| 1969 | 3,454,590 |
| 1970 | 3,530,432 |
| 1971 | 3,617,289 |
| 1972 | 3,617,128 |
| 1973 | 3,611,991 |
| 1974 | 3,703,590 |
| 1975 | 3,796,612 |
| 1976 | 3,882,626 |
| 1977 | 3,983,582 |
| 1978 | 4,100,338 |
| 1979 | 4,203,530 |
| 1980 | 4,383,706 |
| 1981 | 4,566,014 |
| 1982 | 4,681,390 |
| 1983 | 4,808,528 |
| 1984 | 4,926,465 |
| 1985 | 5,034,042 |
| 1986 | 5,129,414 |
| 1987 | 5,247,787 |
| 1988 | 5,365,327 |
| 1989 | 5,471,706 |
| 1990 | 5,587,052 |
| 1991 | 5,703,857 |
| 1992 | 5,858,407 |
| 1993 | 5,676,843 |
| 1994 | 5,713,854 |
| 1995 | 6,066,316 |
| 1996 | 6,070,506 |
| 1997 | 6,070,042 |
| 1998 | 6,187,108 |
| 1999 | 6,337,155 |
| 2000 | 6,470,194 |
| 2001 | 6,634,365 |
| 2002 | 6,824,132 |
| 2003 | 7,043,154 |
| 2004 | 7,310,656 |
| 2005 | 7,587,299 |
| 2006 | 7,865,547 |
| 2007 | 8,161,874 |
| 2008 | 8,505,637 |
| 2009 | 8,947,646 |
| 2010 | 9,376,444 |
| 2011 | 9,717,978 |
| 2012 | 10,071,028 |
| 2013 | 10,439,341 |
| 2014 | 10,799,785 |
| 2015 | 11,047,580 |
| 2016 | 11,239,451 |
| 2017 | 11,506,762 |
| 2018 | 11,859,446 |
| 2019 | 12,255,336 |
| 2020 | 12,617,036 |
| 2021 | 12,965,481 |
| 2022 | 13,321,097 |
| 2023 | 13,689,450 |
| 2024 | 14,047,786 |
Demographics
| Population | 13,689,450 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.73% |
| Urban Population | 23.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.88 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 63.7 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 31.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 71.3% |
Economy & Trade
$251
GDP Per Capita
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
37.5
Gini Index (inequality)
Health & Education
9.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.08
Physicians per 1,000
71.3%
Literacy Rate
31.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
11.6%
Electricity Access
7.1%
Internet Users
60
Mobile Subs per 100
533.1
People per km2
1,995
Net Migration
Environment
10.9%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Burundi in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi has a population of 13,689,450, ranking #32 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.73%.
Life expectancy in Burundi is 63.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 31.4 per 1,000 live births.
Burundi's GDP per capita is $251. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
23.6% of Burundi's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 533.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Burundi is 71.3%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 13,689,450 residents, Burundi is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.7% a year.
Burundi is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $251. Life expectancy is 63.7 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.9 births per woman, and 23.6% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.