Burundi — Country Facts & Profile
Eastern Africa, Africa
French-speaking Burundi is a country of 12,332,788 residents in Eastern Africa, Africa. Spanning 27,834 km², the country is centred administratively on Gitega. The national currency is the Burundian franc (Fr BIF). It is among the 100 most populous countries globally.
Key Indicators
Visiting & Living
Key indicators for visiting or living in Burundi.
Maps & Geography
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 3.50°S, 30.00°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. Total land area: 27,834 km² (10,747 mi²). Population density: 443 people per km². The highest point is Mount Heha at 2,684 m.
Economic Profile
Burundi has a GDP per capita of $219, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Burundi, including Intwari Stadium with a capacity of 22,000 seats.
22,000 seats
Population Centres of Burundi
Administrative Layout
Bujumbura Mairie
1 cities · 769,317 people
Largest: Bujumbura
Gitega
4 cities · 117,180 people
Largest: Gitega
Bubanza
2 cities · 89,909 people
Largest: Mpanda
Ngozi
1 cities · 61,716 people
Largest: Ngozi
Rumonge
1 cities · 55,599 people
Largest: Rumonge
Cankuzo
2 cities · 38,065 people
Largest: Cendajuru
Cibitoke
1 cities · 36,959 people
Largest: Cibitoke
Bururi
2 cities · 36,614 people
Largest: Vyanda
Kayanza
1 cities · 33,682 people
Largest: Kayanza
Bujumbura Rural
3 cities · 32,415 people
Largest: Gatumba
Makamba
3 cities · 25,040 people
Largest: Makamba
Kirundo
2 cities · 21,768 people
Largest: Kirundo
Muyinga
1 cities · 14,869 people
Largest: Muyinga
Ruyigi
1 cities · 11,046 people
Largest: Ruyigi
Rutana
1 cities · 9,075 people
Largest: Rutana
Frequently Asked Questions about Burundi
- What is the capital of Burundi?
- The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
- What is the population of Burundi?
- Burundi has a population of approximately 12,332,788 people.
- What continent is Burundi in?
- Burundi is located in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.
- Where is Burundi located?
- Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 3.5°S, 30.0°E.
- What currency does Burundi use?
- Burundi uses the Burundian franc (Fr BIF).
- What is the capital and currency of Burundi?
- The capital of Burundi is Gitega and the currency is the Burundian franc (BIF).
- What languages are spoken in Burundi?
- The official languages of Burundi are French, Kirundi.
- What is the area of Burundi?
- Burundi covers a total area of 27,834 km² (10,747 square miles).
- How large is Burundi in square miles?
- Burundi has a total area of approximately 10,747 square miles (27,834 km²).
- What is the population density of Burundi?
- Burundi has a population density of approximately 443 people per km².
- Is Burundi an independent country?
- Yes, Burundi is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Burundi border?
- Burundi shares land borders with 3 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?
- The GDP per capita of Burundi is approximately $219.
- What countries border Burundi?
- Burundi shares land borders with: DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
- What is the country calling code for Burundi?
- The international calling code for Burundi is +257. To call Burundi from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +257 and the local number.
- What time zone is Burundi in?
- Burundi operates on the UTC+02:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Burundi?
- The highest point in Burundi is Mount Heha at 2,684 m (8,806 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Burundi?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Burundi is approximately $260 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Burundi?
- The average internet speed in Burundi is 9 Mbps, which is considered below average by global standards.