Burundi Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 77th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
14,837,175
The population of Burundi is about 14,837,175 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 14.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.18% of the world's people.
Burundi is ranked 77th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.4% a year, roughly 951 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 24.1 million. That is 5.3 times its 1960 population of 2.8 million. Population density is 574 people per square kilometre. 26% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
14.7 million
Yearly change
+2.36%
World rank
77th
Share of world
0.18%
Density
574/km²
Land area
25,680 km²
Life expectancy
63.8 yrs
Births per woman
4.79
GDP per capita
$234
GDP
$3.4B
Population of Burundi, 1960–2050
Burundi population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,764,258 | — | 108 |
| 1970 | 3,530,432 | +2.20% | 137 |
| 1980 | 4,383,706 | +4.29% | 171 |
| 1990 | 5,587,052 | +2.11% | 218 |
| 2000 | 6,470,194 | +2.10% | 252 |
| 2010 | 9,376,444 | +4.79% | 365 |
| 2020 | 12,617,036 | +2.95% | 491 |
| 2024 | 14,047,786 | +2.62% | 547 |
| 2026proj. | 14,729,157 | +2.36% | 574 |
| 2030proj. | 16,182,016 | +2.32% | 630 |
| 2040proj. | 20,131,318 | +2.09% | 784 |
| 2050proj. | 24,131,720 | +1.61% | 940 |
Burundi vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 12.1 times as many people as Burundi. Bangladesh is 2.4 times more densely populated.
Burundi population: questions and answers
What is the population of Burundi in 2026?
About 14,729,157 (14.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Burundi's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.36% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Burundi?
About 574 people per km², with a land area of 25,680 km².
What will the population of Burundi be in 2050?
About 24.1 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Burundi?
Gitega.
What is the life expectancy in Burundi?
63.8 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.