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Burundi is one of the sources of the Nile: the Ruvyironza River, which feeds into the Kagera and eventually Lake Victoria, is considered one of the river's most remote headstreams.
Burundi
Republic of Burundi
Population, GDP, and key facts about Burundi — updated for 2026.
Capital · BUJUMBURAContinent · AFRICAISO · BDI
Burundi quick facts
- Population
- 14,047,786
- Area
- 27,830 km²
- Population density
- 533 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 3 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 216.2
- Capital
- Bujumbura
- Currency
- Burundian franc (Fr, BIF)
- Languages
- French, Kirundi
Burundi at human scale
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What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
What is Burundi's population?
Burundi has a population of 14,047,786.
What is Burundi's GDP per capita?
Burundi's GDP per capita is US$ 216.2.
What is the currency of Burundi?
The currency of Burundi is the Burundian franc (BIF).
Is Burundi bigger than Rwanda?
Burundi is about 1.1× the size of Rwanda by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.