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Questions on the economy of Burundi
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What is the GDP of Burundi?
6.8 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 41 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Burundi?
Real GDP growth of +4.2 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +3.6 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Burundi in 2030?
10.0 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 6.8 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.2 % a year on average.
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Is Burundi a rich country?
GDP per capita of 469 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 52 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Burundi?
14.5 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 29 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Burundi?
34.0 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 10.5 %.
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Is Burundi highly indebted?
Public debt of 42.0 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 40 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Burundi in default?
No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (25 Jul 2023).
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What is the currency of Burundi?
Its currency: Burundian franc (BIF).
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What does Burundi export?
In 2024, mostly: Coffee, tea, spices (55.4 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (30.2 %), Cereals (1.8 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Burundi part of?
EAC (East African Community).
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What share of the population of Burundi has electricity?
20.1 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources