Urban and rural population in Burundi
Burundi: Urban and rural population was 3.70 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.70 million
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
117th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.70 million
in 2025
All-time low
26,309
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Burundi, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 3.70 million for urban and rural population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and up 128.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Burundi peaked at 3.70 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 26,309, in 1950.
That places Burundi 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 26,309 | — |
| 1951 | 28,004 | +6.4% |
| 1952 | 29,855 | +6.6% |
| 1953 | 31,864 | +6.7% |
| 1954 | 34,039 | +6.8% |
| 1955 | 36,390 | +6.9% |
| 1956 | 38,919 | +6.9% |
| 1957 | 41,624 | +7.0% |
| 1958 | 44,494 | +6.9% |
| 1959 | 47,552 | +6.9% |
| 1960 | 50,823 | +6.9% |
| 1961 | 54,575 | +7.4% |
| 1962 | 58,562 | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 62,516 | +6.8% |
| 1964 | 67,154 | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 72,108 | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 77,321 | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 83,006 | +7.4% |
| 1968 | 88,961 | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 95,115 | +6.9% |
| 1970 | 101,655 | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 108,872 | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 113,730 | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 118,563 | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 126,827 | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 135,531 | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 144,371 | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 154,164 | +6.8% |
| 1978 | 165,013 | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 175,759 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 190,404 | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 206,114 | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 219,667 | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 234,518 | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 249,646 | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 264,902 | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 280,088 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 297,078 | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 314,566 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 331,868 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 350,134 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 368,630 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 389,514 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 387,550 | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 399,927 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 434,851 | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 445,350 | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 455,590 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 475,068 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 497,911 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 520,450 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 546,743 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 576,713 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 611,074 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 652,005 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 696,561 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 744,445 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 797,651 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 859,617 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 939,323 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 1.03 million | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 1.12 million | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 1.23 million | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 1.35 million | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 1.49 million | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 1.62 million | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 1.76 million | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 1.91 million | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 2.10 million | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 2.30 million | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 2.51 million | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 2.74 million | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 2.97 million | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 3.22 million | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 3.49 million | +8.2% |
| 2025 | 3.70 million | +6.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 3.70 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.96 million, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 3.70 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.82 million, 77% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 35,905 | 26,309 | 47,552 | 10 |
| 1960s | 71,014 | 50,823 | 95,115 | 10 |
| 1970s | 134,448 | 101,655 | 175,759 | 10 |
| 1980s | 258,885 | 190,404 | 331,868 | 10 |
| 1990s | 420,452 | 350,134 | 497,911 | 10 |
| 2000s | 694,458 | 520,450 | 939,323 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 million | 1.03 million | 2.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.11 million | 2.51 million | 3.70 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 114 Costa Rica 4.11 million compare
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- 116 Malawi 3.91 million compare
- 118 Turkmenistan 3.59 million compare
- 119 Ireland 3.43 million compare
- 120 Mauritania 3.27 million 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 urban and rural population in Burundi?
- Urban and rural population in Burundi was 3.70 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 3.70 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,309 in 1950.
- How does Burundi rank for urban and rural population?
- Burundi ranks 117th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.1%. 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 Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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