Burundi GDP Growth Rate (2026)
Burundi has a low-income East African economy supported by agriculture, trade, services, and household consumption. This page explores its GDP growth trend, historical performance, regional position, and outlook.
GDP Growth Rate 2026
+3.8%
Annual real GDP growth
World Rank
#62
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-0.1 pp
2025: +3.9%
Africa Rank
#33
Out of 54 countries
1. Burundi GDP Growth Rate in 2026
Burundian economic growth is strongly influenced by agriculture, domestic demand, public spending, and weather conditions. Foreign exchange availability remains especially important.
2. Burundi GDP Growth Rate Trends (1980–2026)
Burundi’s growth history has been shaped by political instability, agriculture, population growth, and limited industrial development.
3. Burundi GDP Growth Rate (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +3.8% | -0.1 pp |
| 2025 | +3.9% | -0.2 pp |
| 2024 | +4.1% | +1.4 pp |
| 2023 | +2.7% | +0.9 pp |
| 2022 | +1.8% | -1.3 pp |
| 2021 | +3.1% | +2.8 pp |
| 2020 | +0.3% | -1.5 pp |
| 2019 | +1.8% | +0.2 pp |
| 2018 | +1.6% | +1.1 pp |
| 2017 | +0.5% | +1.1 pp |
| 2016 | -0.6% | +3.3 pp |
| 2015 | -3.9% | -8.1 pp |
| 2014 | +4.2% | -0.7 pp |
| 2013 | +4.9% | +0.5 pp |
| 2012 | +4.4% | +0.4 pp |
| 2011 | +4.0% | -1.1 pp |
| 2010 | +5.1% | +1.3 pp |
| 2009 | +3.8% | -1.1 pp |
| 2008 | +4.9% | +1.4 pp |
| 2007 | +3.5% | -1.9 pp |
| 2006 | +5.4% | +1.0 pp |
| 2005 | +4.4% | +0.6 pp |
| 2004 | +3.8% | +1.3 pp |
| 2003 | +2.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 2002 | +2.4% | +0.7 pp |
| 2001 | +1.7% | -0.1 pp |
| 2000 | +1.8% | +0.6 pp |
| 1999 | +1.2% | -3.6 pp |
| 1998 | +4.8% | +4.4 pp |
| 1997 | +0.4% | +8.4 pp |
| 1996 | -8.0% | -0.1 pp |
| 1995 | -7.9% | -4.1 pp |
| 1994 | -3.8% | +2.4 pp |
| 1993 | -6.2% | -7.2 pp |
| 1992 | +1.0% | -4.8 pp |
| 1991 | +5.8% | +2.3 pp |
| 1990 | +3.5% | +2.2 pp |
| 1989 | +1.3% | -3.7 pp |
| 1988 | +5.0% | -0.5 pp |
| 1987 | +5.5% | +2.2 pp |
| 1986 | +3.3% | -8.5 pp |
| 1985 | +11.8% | +11.6 pp |
| 1984 | +0.2% | -3.5 pp |
| 1983 | +3.7% | +4.8 pp |
| 1982 | -1.1% | -13.3 pp |
| 1981 | +12.2% | +19.0 pp |
| 1980 | -6.8% | — |
4. Burundi GDP Growth Performance
Current Growth Rate
+3.8%
(2026 to 2026)
5-Year Average
+3.3%
(2022 to 2026)
10-Year Average
+2.4%
(2017 to 2026)
20-Year Average
+2.7%
(2007 to 2026)
The economy depends heavily on small-scale agriculture, while weak infrastructure, foreign exchange shortages, and poverty constrain investment and productivity.
5. Burundi GDP Growth Rate vs Africa and World
Burundi
+3.8%
Africa Average
+4.1%
World Average
+2.8%
0.0%
2.1%
4.1%
Annual real GDP growth (%)
Burundi’s GDP growth rate is approximately
0.3 pp
below the
Africa average
and
1.0 pp
above the world average.
6. Burundi GDP Growth Rate Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | South Sudan | +4.1% |
| #30 | Comoros | +4.1% |
| #31 | Nigeria | +4.1% |
| #32 | Eswatini | +4.0% |
| #33 | Burundi | +3.8% |
| #34 | Algeria | +3.8% |
| #35 | Madagascar | +3.6% |
| #36 | Mauritius | +3.4% |
| #37 | Sao Tome & Principe | +3.4% |
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8. GDP Growth Rate and Economy Size in Burundi
Burundi GDP (Nominal)
$8.1 Billion
(2026)
Burundi GDP Growth Rate
+3.8%
(2026)
Burundi generally grows from a very low base and often lags stronger East African economies because of structural and institutional constraints.
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9. Burundi GDP Growth Rate Forecast
The outlook depends on agriculture, political stability, investment, trade, and external support. Foreign exchange shortages and climate risks remain important challenges.
| Year | GDP Growth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | +4.2% | +0.4 pp |
| 2028 | +4.0% | -0.2 pp |
| 2029 | +4.1% | +0.1 pp |
| 2030 | +4.1% | 0.0 pp |
10. Burundi GDP Growth Rate: Key Findings
Burundi GDP growth rate is estimated at +3.8% in 2026.
It ranks #62 globally and #33 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The growth rate slowed by 0.1 percentage points compared with 2025.
The 5-year average GDP growth rate is +3.3%.
The 10-year average GDP growth rate is +2.4%.
The current rate is 0.3 percentage points below the Africa average.
The current rate is 1.0 percentage points above the world average.
The forecast GDP growth rate is +4.1% in 2030, 0.3 percentage points above the 2026 rate.
11. What Is GDP Growth Rate?
GDP growth rate measures the percentage change in a country’s real gross domestic product from one period to the next, usually year over year.
GDP Growth Rate
=
(Real GDPₜ − Real GDPₜ₋₁)
÷
Real GDPₜ₋₁ × 100
A positive rate indicates economic expansion, while a negative rate indicates contraction. Real GDP growth is preferred for growth comparisons because it adjusts for price changes.
12. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Source:
World Bank
Measure:
Annual percentage change in real GDP
Unit:
Percent (%)
Comparisons:
Year-to-year rate differences are shown in percentage points (pp)
Update Frequency:
Annually and when new forecasts are released
Last Updated:
November 2026
13. Burundi GDP Growth Rate FAQs
Burundi GDP growth rate is estimated at +3.8% in 2026.
Burundi ranks #62 globally and #33 in Africa by annual GDP growth rate.
The economy is expanding, with real GDP growth of approximately +3.8% in 2026.
Burundi GDP growth rate was -3.9% in 2015.
Burundi GDP growth rate is 0.3 percentage points below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.