Capital: Bujumbura
Population
Total Population:
14,047,786
Natural Increase:
2.6%
Density:
519 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
15.2%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Bujumbura (497,200); Gitega (42,000); Ngozi (39,900); Rumonge (36,000); Cibitoke (23,900); Kayanza (21,800); Bubanza (20,100); Gatumba (11,700); Karuzi (10,400); Kirundo (10,100)
Ethnic Origins:
The population of the country is largely composed of Hutus (Bantu), with a smaller share of Tutsis (Hamitic) and some Twa (Pygmy). Foreign nationals are mostly refugees from Africa (mainly Rwandans and Zairians/Congolese) but also non-Africans (notably Europeans and South Asians).
Official Language:
Kirundi, French
Other Languages Spoken:
Swahili
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Christian 93.9%, Muslim 3.4%, other 1.3%, none 1.3%
Literacy Rate:
59.3%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Bujumbura
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Burundi Franc (BIF)
Country Overview
Area:
27,830 km²
Type of State:
Presidential republic
Type of Economy:
Lower-middle-income, agricultural and manufacturing economy..
Burundi is facing major economic difficulties due to high inflation and a lack of foreign currency, which is hampering the import of essential goods and slowing growth.
HDI*:
0.439/1
HDI (World Rank):
187/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from the Burundi, dial 00
To call the Burundi, dial +257
Internet Suffix:
.bi
Households with a computer:
8.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.2 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
11.1 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
11.6% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Burundi: Statistical Overview
