Net migration metrics in Burundi
Burundi: Net migration metrics was 1,995 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,995
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
72nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
516,373
in 1994
All-time low
-684,261
in 1993
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Burundi, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 1,995 for net migration metrics in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 187.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Burundi peaked at 516,373 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -684,261, in 1993.
Burundi ranks 72nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -13,334 | — |
| 1951 | -13,202 | -1.0% |
| 1952 | -13,691 | +3.7% |
| 1953 | -14,930 | +9.0% |
| 1954 | -14,570 | -2.4% |
| 1955 | -14,633 | +0.4% |
| 1956 | -14,707 | +0.5% |
| 1957 | -14,995 | +2.0% |
| 1958 | -17,020 | +13.5% |
| 1959 | -14,792 | -13.1% |
| 1960 | -14,620 | -1.2% |
| 1961 | 15,094 | -203.2% |
| 1962 | -15,378 | -201.9% |
| 1963 | -11,502 | -25.2% |
| 1964 | 29,639 | -357.7% |
| 1965 | -13,947 | -147.1% |
| 1966 | 5,262 | -137.7% |
| 1967 | -9,821 | -286.6% |
| 1968 | -5,917 | -39.8% |
| 1969 | -25,292 | +327.4% |
| 1970 | -6,346 | -74.9% |
| 1971 | -7,569 | +19.3% |
| 1972 | -118,457 | +1465.0% |
| 1973 | 2,843 | -102.4% |
| 1974 | 10,065 | +254.0% |
| 1975 | -20,693 | -305.6% |
| 1976 | -12,848 | -37.9% |
| 1977 | 1,884 | -114.7% |
| 1978 | 8,247 | +337.7% |
| 1979 | -40,126 | -586.6% |
| 1980 | 149,361 | -472.2% |
| 1981 | -58,723 | -139.3% |
| 1982 | -3,844 | -93.5% |
| 1983 | -41,756 | +986.3% |
| 1984 | -29,534 | -29.3% |
| 1985 | -66,574 | +125.4% |
| 1986 | -55,742 | -16.3% |
| 1987 | -21,179 | -62.0% |
| 1988 | -46,464 | +119.4% |
| 1989 | -43,561 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | -39,926 | -8.3% |
| 1991 | -39,236 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 35,769 | -191.2% |
| 1993 | -684,261 | -2013.0% |
| 1994 | 516,373 | -175.5% |
| 1995 | -84,697 | -116.4% |
| 1996 | -226,317 | +167.2% |
| 1997 | -84,126 | -62.8% |
| 1998 | 13,840 | -116.5% |
| 1999 | -34,465 | -349.0% |
| 2000 | -40,032 | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 9,967 | -124.9% |
| 2002 | -16,871 | -269.3% |
| 2003 | 36,719 | -317.6% |
| 2004 | 47,091 | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 17,905 | -62.0% |
| 2006 | 15,322 | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 22,129 | +44.4% |
| 2008 | 79,319 | +258.4% |
| 2009 | 184,359 | +132.4% |
| 2010 | 11,845 | -93.6% |
| 2011 | -19,513 | -264.7% |
| 2012 | 22,617 | -215.9% |
| 2013 | -2,285 | -110.1% |
| 2014 | -6,856 | +200.0% |
| 2015 | -236,207 | +3345.3% |
| 2016 | -109,296 | -53.7% |
| 2017 | -68,349 | -37.5% |
| 2018 | 68,141 | -199.7% |
| 2019 | 14,253 | -79.1% |
| 2020 | -10,189 | -171.5% |
| 2021 | -14,415 | +41.5% |
| 2022 | 1,995 | -113.8% |
| 2023 | 1,995 | +0.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1,995 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1,995 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Burundi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -3345.3% | -6,856 | -236,207 |
| 1993 | -2013.0% | 35,769 | -684,261 |
| 1972 | -1465.0% | -7,569 | -118,457 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -14,587 | -17,020 | -13,202 | 10 |
| 1960s | -4,648 | -25,292 | 29,639 | 10 |
| 1970s | -18,300 | -118,457 | 10,065 | 10 |
| 1980s | -21,802 | -66,574 | 149,361 | 10 |
| 1990s | -62,705 | -684,261 | 516,373 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,591 | -40,032 | 184,359 | 10 |
| 2010s | -32,565 | -236,207 | 68,141 | 10 |
| 2020s | -5,154 | -14,415 | 1,995 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 69 Mauritania 2,999 compare
- 70 Trinidad and Tobago 2,126 compare
- 71 Georgia 2,003 compare
- 73 Seychelles 1,809 compare
- 74 Solomon Islands 1,636 compare
- 75 Andorra 1,061 compare
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)
- Population growth rate 0.271 (2100)
- Population density 1,475 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.71 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Burundi?
- Net migration metrics in Burundi was 1,995 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 516,373 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was -684,261 in 1993.
- How does Burundi rank for net migration metrics?
- Burundi ranks 72nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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