Burundi

Republic of Burundi

Africa
Eastern Africa
BI
Independent
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Gitega

-3.43°, 29.93°

Official Languages

French, Kirundi

Population

11.9M

Total Area

27.8K km²

Population Density

427.2 people per km²

Currency

Burundian franc (Fr)

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society & Demographics

Population and social indicators

11,890,781

Total Population

63.65 years

Life Expectancy

Social Indicators

Fertility Rate

2023
4.88 births/woman

Population Growth

2023
2.7%

Internet Users

2023
11.1%

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

$2.6B

Gross Domestic Product

$919.9

GDP per Capita

Economic Indicators

GDP Growth

2023
2.7%

Unemployment Rate

2024
0.9%

Gini Index

2020
37.5

National Symbols

Official Flag

The flag of Burundi is divided by a white diagonal cross into four alternating triangular areas of red at the top and bottom, and green on the hoist and fly sides. A white circle, with three green-edged red six-pointed stars arranged to form a triangle, is superimposed at the center of the cross.

Coat of Arms

Burundi coat of arms

Situation Map

Bordering Countries

COD
RWA
TZA

Codes & Metadata

Technical identifiers and contact information

Country Codes

ISO2: BI
ISO3: BDI
CIOC: BDI
FIFA: BDI

Top-Level Domain

.bi

Calling Code

+257

Time Zones (UTC)

UTC+02:00

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.