Burundi Live GDP
$4,987,121,269
GDP Added Today
$15,748,666
Burundi GDP (2026)
LiveBurundi has an agriculture-based economy where farming, livestock, trade, and small-scale manufacturing support most economic activity. Coffee and tea remain the country's leading export industries, while agriculture provides employment for the majority of the population. This page reviews Burundi GDP figures, historical performance, and economic conditions in 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
3.80%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.10%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$546
vs 2025
โฒ +$68
Global Rank (Nominal)
#162
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Burundi GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$8.14B
Lowest GDP
$844.00M
Average Growth
2.17%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
12.20%
Weakest Growth
-8.00%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Burundi
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
โ
Burundi's GDP in 2026 is $8.14B.
โ
It ranks #162 among 218 countries.
โ
Burundi contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
โ
GDP per capita is $546 in 2026.
โ
The economy recorded GDP growth of 3.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Burundi GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $8,137,000,000 | 3.80% | $546 | 0.01% | #160 |
| 2025 | $6,918,000,000 | 3.90% | $478 | 0.01% | #158 |
| 2024 | $4,838,000,000 | 4.10% | $344 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 2023 | $4,291,000,000 | 2.70% | $313 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2022 | $3,922,000,000 | 1.80% | $294 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2021 | $3,356,000,000 | 3.10% | $259 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 2020 | $3,089,000,000 | 0.30% | $245 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2019 | $3,009,000,000 | 1.80% | $246 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2018 | $3,037,000,000 | 1.60% | $256 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2017 | $3,172,000,000 | 0.50% | $276 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2016 | $2,960,000,000 | -0.60% | $263 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2015 | $3,104,000,000 | -3.90% | $281 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2014 | $2,706,000,000 | 4.20% | $251 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2013 | $2,456,000,000 | 4.90% | $235 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2012 | $2,333,000,000 | 4.40% | $232 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2011 | $2,236,000,000 | 4.00% | $230 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2010 | $2,032,000,000 | 5.10% | $217 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 2009 | $1,775,000,000 | 3.80% | $198 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2008 | $1,612,000,000 | 4.90% | $190 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2007 | $1,356,000,000 | 3.50% | $166 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2006 | $1,273,000,000 | 5.40% | $162 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2005 | $1,117,000,000 | 4.40% | $147 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2004 | $952,000,000 | 3.80% | $130 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2003 | $844,000,000 | 2.50% | $120 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2002 | $907,000,000 | 2.40% | $133 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2001 | $983,000,000 | 1.70% | $148 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2000 | $989,000,000 | 1.80% | $153 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 1999 | $999,000,000 | 1.20% | $158 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 1998 | $1,039,000,000 | 4.80% | $168 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1997 | $1,131,000,000 | 0.40% | $186 | 0.00% | #159 |
| 1996 | $1,011,000,000 | -8.00% | $169 | 0.00% | #160 |
| 1995 | $1,164,000,000 | -7.90% | $198 | 0.00% | #156 |
| 1994 | $1,076,000,000 | -3.80% | $187 | 0.00% | #148 |
| 1993 | $1,092,000,000 | -6.20% | $193 | 0.00% | #146 |
| 1992 | $1,260,000,000 | 1.00% | $222 | 0.00% | #139 |
| 1991 | $1,358,000,000 | 5.80% | $246 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 1990 | $1,316,000,000 | 3.50% | $246 | 0.01% | #130 |
| 1989 | $1,316,000,000 | 1.30% | $253 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 1988 | $1,267,000,000 | 5.00% | $251 | 0.01% | #126 |
| 1987 | $1,352,000,000 | 5.50% | $275 | 0.01% | #125 |
| 1986 | $1,435,000,000 | 3.30% | $301 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1985 | $1,362,000,000 | 11.80% | $294 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1984 | $1,170,000,000 | 0.20% | $260 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1983 | $1,287,000,000 | 3.70% | $294 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1982 | $1,216,000,000 | -1.10% | $286 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1981 | $1,151,000,000 | 12.20% | $279 | 0.01% | #121 |
| 1980 | $1,106,000,000 | -6.80% | $276 | 0.01% | #123 |
Burundi GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $9,067,000,000 | 4.20% | $591 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2028 | $9,298,000,000 | 4.00% | $588 | 0.01% | #148 |
| 2029 | $9,470,000,000 | 4.10% | $582 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2030 | $9,455,000,000 | 4.10% | $564 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2031 | $9,749,000,000 | 4.20% | $568 | 0.01% | #151 |
Burundi Economy Overview
Burundi's economy is largely agricultural, with farming providing employment for most households. Coffee and tea remain the country's leading export crops, while bananas, beans, maize, cassava, rice, and livestock support domestic food production.
Small-scale manufacturing includes food processing, beverages, textiles, and construction materials. Retail trade, transportation, financial services, telecommunications, and government services contribute to the economy, although infrastructure and industrial development remain relatively limited.
Burundi GDP Outlook
Burundi's outlook is closely linked to agricultural development, infrastructure improvements, and stronger regional trade. Coffee, tea, food processing, livestock, renewable energy, and small-scale manufacturing offer opportunities to diversify the economy. Better transportation, electricity, and financial services could encourage private investment. Population pressure, climate shocks, limited industrialization, political uncertainty, and dependence on agriculture remain major long-term constraints.