Chart and table of Burundi population from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Population ages 15-19, female (% of female population) in Burundi was reported at 11.12 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population ages 15-19, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) in Burundi was reported at 6.4542 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

School age population, last grade of primary education, male (number) in Burundi was reported at 145237 Persons in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population of the official age for the last grade of primary education, male - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

In 2025, 81 percent of the population in South Sudan and Burundi lived in extreme poverty (with less than 2.15 U.S. dollars a day), the highest scores recorded in the East African region. Mauritius registered the lowest share, with one percent of the population living in destitute conditions.

There were 104 300 Linkedin users in Burundi in January 2025, which accounted for 0.8% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (49 000).

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Burundi was reported at 59.63 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

There were 105 300 Instagram users in Burundi in February 2025, which accounted for 0.8% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 60.7%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (53 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 23 300.

There were 1 158 200 Facebook users in Burundi in February 2025, which accounted for 8.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 63.6%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (514 600). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 253 300.

Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 78.557 % in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.941 % for 2014. Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 78.014 % from Dec 1978 (Median) to 2020, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.850 % in 1979 and a record low of 46.120 % in 1980. Burundi BI: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burundi – Table BI.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

There were 1 097 500 Messenger users in Burundi in January 2025, which accounted for 8% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 63.9%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (487 100). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 242 500.

Population ages 10-14, male (% of male population) in Burundi was reported at 14.34 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population ages 10-14, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Burundi urban population for 2023 was 1,957,189, a 5.32% increase from 2022.

• Burundi urban population for 2022 was 1,858,290, a 5.32% increase from 2021.
• Burundi urban population for 2021 was 1,764,450, a 5.33% increase from 2020.
• Burundi urban population for 2020 was 1,675,149, a 5.54% increase from 2019.

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population) in Burundi was reported at 1.6544 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population ages 55-59, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Burundi rural population for 2023 was 11,281,370, a 2.27% increase from 2022.

• Burundi rural population for 2022 was 11,031,286, a 2.27% increase from 2021.
• Burundi rural population for 2021 was 10,786,763, a 2.29% increase from 2020.
• Burundi rural population for 2020 was 10,545,078, a 2.5% increase from 2019.

Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Burundi was forecast to decrease between 2024 and 2029 by in total 120.6 U.S. dollars (-37.61 percent). This overall decrease does not happen continuously, notably not in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The GDP per capita is estimated to amount to 200.02 U.S. dollars in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Djibouti, Zambia, and Uganda.

Burundi BI: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data was reported at 11.458 % in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.440 % for 2017. Burundi BI: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.527 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2020, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.458 % in 2020 and a record low of 5.176 % in 2014. Burundi BI: Share of Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training: Male: % of Male Youth Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burundi – Table BI.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Share of youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the proportion of young people who are not in education, employment, or training to the population of the corresponding age group: youth (ages 15 to 24); persons ages 15 to 29; or both age groups.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

As of February 2025, 87.5 percent of the population in Burundi did not have internet access. Chad followed, with around 86.8 percent reportedly being offline. North Korea ranked first with an internet penetration of nearly zero percent, as the internet remains blocked for its citizens. Global internet freedom and access The degree of internet freedom varies drastically across countries, with some providing open access and others imposing significant restrictions. In 2023, Iceland was leading worldwide in terms of internet freedom, while China ranked the lowest in the world, with strict government surveillance and censorship. The struggle with limited internet access is particularly evident in Africa, which had the lowest internet penetration rates as of 2023. Global privacy concerns The limitations and restrictions to internet access around the world prove that internet users' privacy is extremely vulnerable. And those who have access to the web are somewhat aware of that. By the first quarter of 2024, around 30.7 percent of internet users expressed concerns about companies misusing their data. This growing awareness of privacy risks is reflected in users’ behaviour. By June 2023, three in ten internet users worldwide had already taken measures to protect their online privacy, with 22.7 percent opting for tools like VPNs. Additionally, many internet users reported taking further steps, such as enabling multi-factor authentication, to for stronger privacy protections.

Nigeria has the largest population in Africa. As of 2024, the country counted over 232.6 million individuals, whereas Ethiopia, which ranked second, has around 132 million inhabitants. Egypt registered the largest population in North Africa, reaching nearly 116 million people. In terms of inhabitants per square kilometer, Nigeria only ranks seventh, while Mauritius has the highest population density on the whole African continent. The fastest-growing world region Africa is the second most populous continent in the world, after Asia. Nevertheless, Africa records the highest growth rate worldwide, with figures rising by over two percent every year. In some countries, such as Niger, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad, the population increase peaks at over three percent. With so many births, Africa is also the youngest continent in the world. However, this coincides with a low life expectancy. African cities on the rise The last decades have seen high urbanization rates in Asia, mainly in China and India. However, African cities are currently growing at larger rates. Indeed, most of the fastest-growing cities in the world are located in Sub-Saharan Africa. Gwagwalada, in Nigeria, and Kabinda, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked first worldwide. By 2035, instead, Africa's fastest-growing cities are forecast to be Bujumbura, in Burundi, and Zinder, Nigeria.

Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) in Burundi was reported at 0.66034 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Burundi - Population ages 70-74, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.