Annual growth of GDP per capita in Burundi

Burundi: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 1.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.8%
Change on year
up 20.9%
World rank
127th
of 212 countries
All-time high
18.7%
in 1970
All-time low
-15.9%
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Annual growth of GDP per capita in Burundi, 1961–2025

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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Indicator
Annual growth of GDP per capita
Unit
annual %
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
212 places, 11,377 data points, 1961–2025
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This data is adjusted for inflation.