Burundi
- Capital:
- Bujumbura
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Eastern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Abbreviation:
- BDI
14,729,157
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
14,729,157
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Burundi's population is projected to be 37,495,698 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14,729,157 | 2.58% | 78 |
| 2025 | 14,390,003 | 2.67% | 78 |
| 2020 | 12,617,036 | 2.95% | 78 |
| 2019 | 12,255,336 | 3.34% | 78 |
| 2018 | 11,859,446 | 3.06% | 78 |
| 2017 | 11,506,762 | 2.38% | 79 |
| 2015 | 11,047,580 | 3.33% | 82 |
| 2010 | 9,376,444 | 4.32% | 91 |
| 2005 | 7,587,299 | 3.24% | 94 |
| 2000 | 6,470,194 | 1.3% | 97 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14,729,157 | 2.58% | 78 |
| 2032 | 16,935,238 | 2.35% | 77 |
| 2037 | 18,893,258 | 2.21% | 76 |
| 2042 | 20,951,563 | 2.09% | 70 |
| 2047 | 22,970,065 | 1.86% | 70 |
| 2052 | 24,871,150 | 1.6% | 69 |
| 2057 | 26,695,956 | 1.43% | 67 |
| 2062 | 28,421,068 | 1.26% | 66 |
| 2067 | 30,158,820 | 1.19% | 64 |
| 2072 | 31,818,375 | 1.08% | 63 |
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Bujumbura has a metropolitan area population of 758,892, comprising 5.15%% of Burundi's total population.
As of 2026, Burundi has a total population of 14,729,157, ranking as the 78th most populous nation in the world.
Burundi has a net population change of approximately 930 people per day, driven by 1,291 births, 265 deaths, and net emigration of 96 people.
Burundi represents 0.18% of the total global population and 0.93% of Africa's population.
Burundi has a population density of 573.6 people per km² (approximately 1485.5 per mi²), making it the 21st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 8.13% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Burundi is Hutu (85%) , followed by Tutsi (14%) .
As of 2026, Roman Catholic is the largest religion in Burundi, comprising 62.1% of the population.