🇧🇮 Burundi
With 14,390,003 inhabitants (2025), Burundi ranks 77 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Burundi: $234 /inh. (2025), ranking 211 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 0.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 34.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Burundi, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: pay and occupations (1/186).
Weaknesses – Burundi, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP per capita (211/211), GDP per capita, purchasing power parity (201/201), Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) (205/205).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Burundi has $234 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Burundi has 0.9 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Burundi has 34.1 %, above the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Burundi has 4.2 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 14 % | 2021 | 36 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.2 % | 2025 | 73 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.8 % | 2025 | 127 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $18B | 2025 | 154 of 201 |
| GDP | $3.4B | 2025 | 177 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $151 /inh. | 2021 | 184 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $1,248 /inh. | 2025 | 201 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $240 /inh. | 2025 | 205 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $234 /inh. | 2025 | 211 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 2,943 LCU/$ | 2025 | 16 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 12.4 % | 2025 | 46 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 44.6 % | 2025 | 108 of 164 |
| Real interest rate | -4.9 % | 2025 | 137 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 34.1 % | 2025 | 185 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 18.2 % | 2025 | 195 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture | 85.3 % | 2025 | 1 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 0.9 % | 2025 | 5 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 1.7 % | 2025 | 5 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 77.5 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 84.9 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 78.3 % | 2025 | 14 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 3.1 % | 2025 | 184 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 11.6 % | 2025 | 184 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 1.3 % | 2023 | 154 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $332M | 2025 | 173 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -13.7 % | 2025 | 177 of 198 |
| Services exports | $77.2M | 2025 | 181 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 18.3 % | 2023 | 11 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 8.1 % | 2025 | 39 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1 % | 2025 | 138 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 299,000 arr. | 2017 | 152 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $35.1M | 2025 | 165 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $3.7M | 2011 | 198 of 201 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 3.2 % | 2025 | 27 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -0.6 % | 2021 | 43 of 158 |
| Government final consumption | 20.6 % | 2025 | 53 of 187 |
| Tax revenue | 12.7 % | 2021 | 109 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 0.2 % | 2018 | 111 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 15.8 % | 2021 | 120 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 12.3 % | 2021 | 145 of 160 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 47.1 % | 2024 | 71 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 38.5 % | 2025 | 94 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.7 months | 2023 | 166 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $90.3M | 2023 | 177 of 180 |
Economic structure 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 43.1 % | 2025 | 7 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 34.3 % | 2025 | 8 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 13.1 % | 2025 | 65 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 18.2 % | 2025 | 142 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 51.1 % | 2025 | 150 of 189 |
| Services | 42.1 % | 2025 | 179 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 44 % | 2025 | 9 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 87 per 100 | 2025 | 10 of 213 |
| Population | 14,390,003 inhab. | 2025 | 77 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 104 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 110 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 83.5 % | 2017 | 131 of 178 |
| Urban population | 25.7 % | 2025 | 202 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 53.5 % | 2025 | 204 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.5 % | 2025 | 204 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 205 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 15.9 yrs | 2023 | 220 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.79 children/woman | 2024 | 8 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 33.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 17 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.41 % | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 56.8 yrs | 2023 | 151 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 30.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 151 of 194 |
| Male suicide rate | 29.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 151 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 17.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 155 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 47.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 162 of 194 |
| Female suicide rate | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 166 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 35.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 181 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 61.8 yrs | 2024 | 194 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 63.8 yrs | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 65.9 yrs | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 9.1 % | 2023 | 41 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 24.5 % | 2023 | 80 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.8 % | 2024 | 104 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 86 % | 2024 | 120 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 83 per 100,000 | 2024 | 138 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 2 % | 2024 | 146 of 211 |
| Hospital beds | 0.7 per 1,000 | 2014 | 166 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.79 per 1,000 | 2023 | 173 of 196 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 44.6 % | 2024 | 183 of 211 |
| Physicians | 0.08 per 1,000 | 2022 | 188 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 65.9 % | 2024 | 194 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult women | 4.3 % | 2024 | 3 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 5.2 % | 2024 | 7 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.3 % | 2024 | 14 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 6.1 % | 2024 | 27 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 10.1 % | 2024 | 33 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 15.5 % | 2024 | 34 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.7 % | 2024 | 74 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.5 L/person | 2024 | 121 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 166.6 cm | 2014 | 158 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 154 cm | 2014 | 177 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 21.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 178 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 21.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 186 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Christians | 95 % | 2020 | 16 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.52 | 2003 | 90 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.8 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 3 % | 2020 | 103 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.3 | 2003 | 113 of 203 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 1.3 % | 2020 | 119 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.3 | 2003 | 123 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 2.8 % | 2024 | 134 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 29.9 % | 2020 | 57 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.1 % | 2020 | 85 of 169 |
| Gini index | 37.5 | 2020 | 103 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 74.2 % | 2020 | 166 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 547 inh./km² | 2024 | 18 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 1,140 km | 2026 | 115 of 230 |
| Total area | 27,834 km² | 2024 | 142 of 212 |
| Land area | 25,680 km² | 2024 | 143 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -3.4 ° | 2026 | 186 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 772 m | 2026 | 4 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 1,504 m | 2026 | 15 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,274 mm | 2022 | 72 of 180 |
| Highest point | 2,685 m | 2026 | 86 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 755 m³/inh. | 2022 | 142 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 43.7 % | 2024 | 10 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 74.2 % | 2024 | 14 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 10.9 % | 2024 | 166 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 7.6 % | 2025 | 168 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.14 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.11 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.31 | 2025 | 149 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.15 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.06 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.33 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.54 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.23 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.14 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.16 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.16 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.24 | 2025 | 151 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.27 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.11 | 2025 | 168 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.85 | 2025 | 154 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.05 | 2025 | 159 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.08 | 2025 | 160 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 17 pts | 2024 | 165 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.87 | 2025 | 170 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -2.55 | 2025 | 172 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.23 | 2025 | 183 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.54 | 2025 | 183 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.25 | 2025 | 189 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.43 | 2025 | 191 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.54 | 2025 | 198 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 39.6 % | 2025 | 30 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 30.8 % | 2025 | 51 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,961 | 2025 | 60 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 27.9 % | 2017 | 91 of 106 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 108 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 66.3 /100 | 2025 | 115 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 52.7 /100 | 2025 | 142 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.8 pts | 2025 | 168 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 5.6 per 100,000 | 2016 | 130 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Has left the treaty | 2026 | 2 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 39.4 % | 2017 | 61 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 29.7 % | 2017 | 132 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 22.9 % | 2017 | 145 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 52.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 76.5 % | 2021 | 173 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 392 per 100,000 | 2023 | 180 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 53.8 % | 2020 | 64 of 64 |
| Trade union membership rate | 5.6 % | 2014 | 123 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3 /10 | 2024 | 130 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1.44 | 2024 | 166 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $4.04 | 2024 | 166 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 16.1 % | 2022 | 168 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 19 % | 2017 | 80 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Burundi?
Burundi has about 14,390,003 inhabitants (2025), ranking 77 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?
GDP per capita is $234 /inh. (2025): Burundi ranks 211 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Burundi?
Annual inflation is 34.1 % (2025); Burundi ranks 185 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Burundi?
The unemployment rate is 0.9 % (2025); Burundi ranks 5 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Burundi stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Burundi has $234 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Burundi come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.