Communications, computer, etc. in Burundi
Burundi: Communications, computer, etc. was 17.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Burundi, 1985–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 17.3% for communications, computer, etc. in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.3% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Burundi peaked at 58.3% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 2022.
That places Burundi 153rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 45.5% | — |
| 1986 | 53.2% | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 58.3% | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 58.1% | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 49.9% | -14.2% |
| 1990 | 55.0% | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 53.9% | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 56.2% | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 54.4% | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 39.6% | -27.2% |
| 1995 | 28.5% | -28.1% |
| 1996 | 28.7% | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 23.5% | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 22.2% | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 34.2% | +54.0% |
| 2000 | 20.1% | -41.3% |
| 2001 | 19.1% | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 22.4% | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 18.4% | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 23.8% | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 19.0% | -20.0% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | -56.0% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 10.2% | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 14.6% | +42.3% |
| 2010 | 19.9% | +36.7% |
| 2011 | 23.2% | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 24.9% | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 15.5% | -37.9% |
| 2014 | 20.7% | +33.4% |
| 2015 | 19.3% | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 25.8% | +33.7% |
| 2017 | 21.8% | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 17.6% | -19.1% |
| 2019 | 12.2% | -30.5% |
| 2020 | 16.7% | +36.7% |
| 2021 | 6.3% | -62.4% |
| 2022 | 5.8% | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 9.2% | +57.5% |
| 2024 | 12.7% | +38.8% |
| 2025 | 17.3% | +35.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 53.0% | 45.5% | 58.3% | 5 |
| 1990s | 39.6% | 22.2% | 56.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.5% | 8.4% | 23.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.1% | 12.2% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 5.8% | 17.3% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Burundi?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Burundi was 17.3% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 58.3% in 1987.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 2022.
- How does Burundi rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Burundi ranks 153rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.