Annual growth of GDP per capita in Burundi
Burundi: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Burundi, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Burundi is 1.8%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 20.9% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Burundi peaked at 18.7% in 1970 and was at its lowest, -15.9%, in 1961.
That places Burundi 127th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4% | -15.9% | 11.0% | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.4% | -6.4% | 18.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.6% | -3.5% | 9.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.9% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7% | -4.3% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | -2.6% | 1.8% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Burundi
- Inflation of consumer prices 34.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 273.43 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 13.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.93 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 273.43 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 5,336 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.50 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 281.65 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.63 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 305.69 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Burundi?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Burundi was 1.8% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 1970.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.9% in 1961.
- How does Burundi rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Burundi ranks 127th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.