Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi
Burundi: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 378.86 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi, 2015–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi is 378.86 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7,518.5% on the previous year and up 2,130.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi peaked at 1.75 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.97 million, in 2023.
That places Burundi 30th out of 130 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16.99 million | — |
| 2016 | 25.78 million | +51.7% |
| 2017 | 19.76 million | -23.4% |
| 2018 | 152.12 million | +670.0% |
| 2019 | 1.75 billion | +1048.5% |
| 2020 | 579.96 million | -66.8% |
| 2021 | 360.28 million | -37.9% |
| 2022 | 287.20 million | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 4.97 million | -98.3% |
| 2024 | 378.86 million | +7518.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 378.86 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 103.48 million, 3.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 378.86 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.67 million, 14.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 392.35 million | 16.99 million | 1.75 billion | 5 |
| 2020s | 322.25 million | 4.97 million | 579.96 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More economy & growth data for Burundi
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 56.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.45 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -67.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0728 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -69.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0532 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Burundi was 378.86 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.97 million in 2023.
- How does Burundi rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Burundi ranks 30th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,130.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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