Total number of international immigrants in Burundi
Burundi: Total number of international immigrants was 387,101 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Burundi, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Burundi stood at 387,101 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Burundi peaked at 387,101 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 125,628 immigrants, in 2000.
Burundi ranks 93rd of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Burundi, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 333,110 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 254,853 immigrants | -23.5% |
| 2000 | 125,628 immigrants | -50.7% |
| 2005 | 192,774 immigrants | +53.4% |
| 2010 | 247,321 immigrants | +28.3% |
| 2015 | 298,299 immigrants | +20.6% |
| 2020 | 344,767 immigrants | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 387,101 immigrants | +12.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 387,101 immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 387,101 immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 293,982 immigrants | 254,853 immigrants | 333,110 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 159,201 immigrants | 125,628 immigrants | 192,774 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 272,810 immigrants | 247,321 immigrants | 298,299 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 365,934 immigrants | 344,767 immigrants | 387,101 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More population data for Burundi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2923 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4634 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2923 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4079 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 24,209 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.47 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2414 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 1,475 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.71 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Burundi?
- Total number of international immigrants in Burundi was 387,101 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 387,101 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 125,628 immigrants in 2000.
- How does Burundi rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Burundi ranks 93rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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