Population · Africa · 2025 data
Burundi Population
Burundi had a population of 14.39 million in 2025, ranking #77 of 216 countries and territories (0.18% of the world). The population grew by 30.3% over the past ten years.
14.39 million
Population (2025) · #77
+2.41%
Annual growth
547
People per km²
26%
Live in cities
Population of Burundi, 1960–2025
2.81960
3.11965
3.51970
3.81975
4.41980
5.01985
5.61990
6.11995
6.52000
7.62005
9.42010
11.02015
12.62020
14.42025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14,390,003 | +2.44% |
| 2024 | 14,047,786 | +2.62% |
| 2023 | 13,689,450 | +2.77% |
| 2022 | 13,321,097 | +2.74% |
| 2021 | 12,965,481 | +2.76% |
| 2020 | 12,617,036 | +2.95% |
| 2019 | 12,255,336 | +3.34% |
| 2018 | 11,859,446 | +3.07% |
| 2017 | 11,506,762 | +2.38% |
| 2016 | 11,239,451 | +1.74% |
| 2015 | 11,047,580 | +2.29% |
| 2014 | 10,799,785 | +3.45% |
| 2013 | 10,439,341 | +3.66% |
| 2012 | 10,071,028 | +3.63% |
| 2011 | 9,717,978 | +3.64% |
| 2010 | 9,376,444 | +4.79% |
| 2009 | 8,947,646 | +5.20% |
| 2008 | 8,505,637 | +4.21% |
| 2007 | 8,161,874 | +3.77% |
| 2006 | 7,865,547 | +3.67% |
| 2005 | 7,587,299 | +3.78% |
| 2004 | 7,310,656 | +3.80% |
| 2003 | 7,043,154 | +3.21% |
| 2002 | 6,824,132 | +2.86% |
| 2001 | 6,634,365 | +2.54% |
| 2000 | 6,470,194 | +2.10% |
| 1999 | 6,337,155 | +2.43% |
| 1998 | 6,187,108 | +1.93% |
| 1997 | 6,070,042 | -0.01% |
| 1996 | 6,070,506 | +0.07% |
| 1995 | 6,066,316 | +6.17% |
| 1994 | 5,713,854 | +0.65% |
| 1993 | 5,676,843 | -3.10% |
| 1992 | 5,858,407 | +2.71% |
| 1991 | 5,703,857 | +2.09% |
| 1990 | 5,587,052 | +2.11% |
| 1989 | 5,471,706 | +1.98% |
| 1988 | 5,365,327 | +2.24% |
| 1987 | 5,247,787 | +2.31% |
| 1986 | 5,129,414 | +1.89% |
| 1985 | 5,034,042 | +2.18% |
| 1984 | 4,926,465 | +2.45% |
| 1983 | 4,808,528 | +2.72% |
| 1982 | 4,681,390 | +2.53% |
| 1981 | 4,566,014 | +4.16% |
| 1980 | 4,383,706 | +4.29% |
| 1979 | 4,203,530 | +2.52% |
| 1978 | 4,100,338 | +2.93% |
| 1977 | 3,983,582 | +2.60% |
| 1976 | 3,882,626 | +2.27% |
| 1975 | 3,796,612 | +2.51% |
| 1974 | 3,703,590 | +2.54% |
| 1973 | 3,611,991 | -0.14% |
| 1972 | 3,617,128 | 0.00% |
| 1971 | 3,617,289 | +2.46% |
| 1970 | 3,530,432 | +2.20% |
| 1969 | 3,454,590 | +2.20% |
| 1968 | 3,380,387 | +2.41% |
| 1967 | 3,300,690 | +2.57% |
| 1966 | 3,217,960 | +2.44% |
| 1965 | 3,141,367 | +2.81% |
| 1964 | 3,055,650 | +2.89% |
| 1963 | 2,969,841 | +2.13% |
| 1962 | 2,907,943 | +2.57% |
| 1961 | 2,835,119 | +2.56% |
| 1960 | 2,764,258 | — |
Demographics of Burundi
63.8
Life expectancy (years)
4.79
Births per woman (above replacement)
2.5%
Aged 65 and over
17.6 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Hutu, Tutsi, Twa, South Asian
Languages
Kirundi (official), French (official), English (official, least spoken), Swahili (2008 est.)
Religions
Christian 93.9% (Roman Catholic 58.6%, Protestant 35.3% [includes Adventist 2.7% and other Protestant religions 32.6%]), Muslim 3.4%, other 1.3%, none 1.3% (2016-17 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 14.8% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Burundi
What is the population of Burundi?
Burundi had a population of 14.39 million in 2025, ranking #77 of 216 countries and territories (0.18% of the world).
Is the population of Burundi growing?
Yes. The population grew by 30.3% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 2.41%.
How has the population of Burundi changed since 1960?
It has grown 5.2-fold, from 2.76 million in 1960 to 14.39 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Burundi?
About 547 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Burundi?
Bujumbura — about 1.2 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).