Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi
Burundi: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 322,462 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
322,462
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
14th
of 202 countries
All-time high
871,376
in 1993
All-time low
250
in 1966
Years of data
55
1965–2024
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi stood at 322,462.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 344.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi peaked at 871,376 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 250, in 1966.
That places Burundi 14th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3,000 | — |
| 1966 | 250 | -91.7% |
| 1972 | 129,000 | +51500.0% |
| 1973 | 131,895 | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 120,880 | -8.4% |
| 1975 | 141,940 | +17.4% |
| 1976 | 152,320 | +7.3% |
| 1977 | 153,550 | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 148,180 | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 151,680 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 169,770 | +11.9% |
| 1981 | 182,950 | +7.8% |
| 1982 | 176,270 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 176,550 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 182,910 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 199,810 | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 210,620 | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 186,910 | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 190,153 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 191,441 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 191,619 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 223,942 | +16.9% |
| 1992 | 184,129 | -17.8% |
| 1993 | 871,376 | +373.2% |
| 1994 | 389,698 | -55.3% |
| 1995 | 350,575 | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 428,680 | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 519,116 | +21.1% |
| 1998 | 502,555 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 527,437 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 568,070 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 553,987 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 574,552 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 531,626 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 485,753 | -8.6% |
| 2005 | 438,695 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 396,533 | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 375,720 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 281,583 | -25.1% |
| 2009 | 94,221 | -66.5% |
| 2010 | 84,053 | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 101,282 | +20.5% |
| 2012 | 73,354 | -27.6% |
| 2013 | 72,636 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 72,477 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 292,750 | +303.9% |
| 2016 | 408,066 | +39.4% |
| 2017 | 439,320 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 387,850 | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 380,900 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 372,951 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 323,635 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 320,702 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 319,857 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 322,462 | +0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,625 | 250 | 3,000 | 2 |
| 1970s | 141,181 | 120,880 | 153,550 | 8 |
| 1980s | 186,738 | 169,770 | 210,620 | 10 |
| 1990s | 418,913 | 184,129 | 871,376 | 10 |
| 2000s | 430,074 | 94,221 | 574,552 | 10 |
| 2010s | 231,269 | 72,477 | 439,320 | 10 |
| 2020s | 331,921 | 319,857 | 372,951 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi was 322,462 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 871,376 in 1993.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 250 in 1966.
- How does Burundi rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Burundi ranks 14th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.9%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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