Burundi GDP Per Capita (2026)
Burundi has a developing East African economy supported primarily by agriculture, livestock, trade, services, and small-scale manufacturing. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production compares with the country’s rapidly growing population and helps track changes in output per resident. Explore Burundi’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$546
Est. in USD
World Rank
#192
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.2%
+$68
Africa Rank
#53
Out of 54 countries
1. Burundi GDP Per Capita in 2026
Burundi’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, trade, services, and other activities. Farming remains central to employment and domestic production. Adjusting total GDP for population is especially important because rapid population growth can significantly affect the level of economic output generated on a per-person basis.
2. Burundi GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Burundi GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $546 | +14.2% |
| 2025 | $478 | +39.0% |
| 2024 | $344 | +9.9% |
| 2023 | $313 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $294 | +13.5% |
| 2021 | $259 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | $245 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | $246 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | $256 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | $276 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | $263 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | $281 | +12.0% |
| 2014 | $251 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | $235 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $232 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $230 | +6.0% |
| 2010 | $217 | +9.6% |
| 2009 | $198 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | $190 | +14.5% |
| 2007 | $166 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | $162 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | $147 | +13.1% |
| 2004 | $130 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | $120 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | $133 | -10.1% |
| 2001 | $148 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | $153 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | $158 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | $168 | -9.7% |
| 1997 | $186 | +10.1% |
| 1996 | $169 | -14.6% |
| 1995 | $198 | +5.9% |
| 1994 | $187 | -3.1% |
| 1993 | $193 | -13.1% |
| 1992 | $222 | -9.8% |
| 1991 | $246 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $246 | -2.8% |
| 1989 | $253 | +0.8% |
| 1988 | $251 | -8.7% |
| 1987 | $275 | -8.6% |
| 1986 | $301 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | $294 | +13.1% |
| 1984 | $260 | -11.6% |
| 1983 | $294 | +2.8% |
| 1982 | $286 | +2.5% |
| 1981 | $279 | +1.1% |
| 1980 | $276 | — |
4. Burundi GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+110.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+107.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+237.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Burundi’s GDP per capita can be influenced by agricultural conditions, weather, inflation, population growth, investment, trade, and domestic stability. Strong demographic growth can limit per-person gains even when national production increases. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed through periods of expansion, disruption, and economic adjustment.
5. Burundi GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Burundi
$546
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Burundi’s GDP per capita is approximately
83.5%
below the
Africa average
and
97.8%
below the world average.
6. Burundi GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #48 | Malawi | $733 |
| #49 | Eritrea | $656 |
| #50 | Madagascar | $656 |
| #51 | Mozambique | $632 |
| #52 | Central African Republic | $613 |
| #53 | Burundi | $546 |
| #54 | South Sudan | $488 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Burundi
Burundi GDP (Nominal)
$8.1 Billion
(2026)
Burundi GDP Per Capita
$546
(2026)
Burundi’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of economic development.
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8. Burundi GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $591 | +8.2% |
| 2028 | $588 | -0.5% |
| 2029 | $582 | -1.0% |
| 2030 | $564 | -3.1% |
Burundi GDP per capita is projected to reach $564 by 2030, representing a 3.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Burundi GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Burundi GDP per capita is estimated at $546 in 2026.
It ranks #192 globally and #53 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 14.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 110.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 107.6%.
It is approximately 83.5% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 97.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $564 by 2030, 3.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Burundi GDP Per Capita FAQs
Burundi GDP per capita is estimated at $546 in 2026.
Burundi ranks #192 globally and #53 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.2% compared with 2025.
Burundi GDP per capita was approximately $281 in 2015.
Burundi GDP per capita is approximately 83.5% 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.