BDI
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Burundi
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Gitega
- Currency
- Burundian Franc (BIF)
- Language
- Kirundi, French, English
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 8.6%
- Unemployment
- 0.9%
- Smoking (15+)
- 8.0%
Population
14.39M
GDP
$3.36B
GDP per Capita
$234
Area
27,834 km²
Life Expectancy
63.8 years
HDI
0.4
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $3.36B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $234 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 0.9% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 37.5 |
| Currency | Burundian Franc (BIF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 63.8 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 71.3% |
| Internet Users (%) | 8.6% |
| Human Development Index | 0.4 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 25,000 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 5,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 30,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $73M |
| Tanks | 65 |
| Armored Vehicles | 310 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 6 |
| Towed Artillery | 18 |
| Rocket Projectors | 12 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 24 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 4 |
| Transport Aircraft | 6 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 6 |
| Helicopters | 8 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.1% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 10 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 92.4% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 37.8% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 8.5% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 0.8 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 60.2 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 64.1 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 28.4 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 8.2 |
| Groceries Index | 26.1 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 18.5 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 6.8 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $2 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $6 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $120 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $55 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $30 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $35 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $0 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Roman Catholic 62.1%
- Protestant 23.9%
- Muslim 10.0%
- Indigenous Beliefs 2.5%
- Other 1.5%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 3.5 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
17.5
Median Age