Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi
Burundi: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 318,291 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi stood at 318,291.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 8.7% 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 15th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, 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% |
| 2025 | 318,291 | -1.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 318,291 is above the median for low income countries, which is 164,215, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 318,291 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,726, 25.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +51500.0% | 250 | 129,000 |
| 1993 | +373.2% | 184,129 | 871,376 |
| 2015 | +303.9% | 72,477 | 292,750 |
| 1966 | -91.7% | 3,000 | 250 |
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 | 329,650 | 318,291 | 372,951 | 6 |
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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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Burundi was 318,291 in 2025, 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 15th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. 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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