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Burundi: key facts and figures
Burundi has 14.0 million people, 3 official languages, the Burundian Franc and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 191st of 191 countries for output per person.
14.0 millionpeople
BIFcurrency
Kirundiofficial language
+257calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
14.0 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.62%
- Fertility rate4.8 per woman#9
- Aged 65 and over2.53%#186
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$234Output per person
- Total economy$3.4 billion#164
- Real growth+4.2%#64
- Inflation34.1%#8
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.439Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.286#160
- Life expectancy63.7 years#169
- Mean schooling3.5 years#181
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Burundian FrancCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeBIF
- SymbolBIF
- CapitalBujumbura
Languages
which languages hold official status
Kirundi, French, EnglishOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+257
- Time zoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year
- Feb 5Unity Day
- Mar 20Eid al-Fitr Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
9%Internet use
- E-government index0.248#183
- Global rank#183
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
LandlockedPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Heha
- ClimateBurundi's equatorial climate is strongly modified by elevation, producing cooler highland conditions and distinct rainy and dry seasons.
Education
how the school system is structured
9 yearsFundamental
- EntryAge 6
- Internal cycles4
- Latest yearbook2024/25
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