What is gdp per capita in Burundi?

Gdp per capita in Burundi was 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?

The highest recorded value was 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1991.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?

The lowest recorded value was 595 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.

How does Burundi rank for gdp per capita?

Burundi ranks 164th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Burundi?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Burundi data come from?

The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Burundi

Name: GDP per capita in Burundi
Creator: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Burundi: GDP per capita was 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)

717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

164th

of 165 countries

All-time high

1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices

in 1991

All-time low

595 international-$ in 2011 prices

in 1950

Years of data

1950–2022

GDP per capita in Burundi, 1950–2022

Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.

Analysis

Burundi recorded 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices for gdp per capita in 2022.

That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Burundi peaked at 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1991 and was at its lowest, 595 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.

Burundi ranks 164th of 165 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	665.1 international-$ in 2011 prices	595 international-$ in 2011 prices	736 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
1960s	701.3 international-$ in 2011 prices	615 international-$ in 2011 prices	764 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
1970s	939.8 international-$ in 2011 prices	866 international-$ in 2011 prices	1,042 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
1980s	1,037 international-$ in 2011 prices	952 international-$ in 2011 prices	1,119 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
1990s	967.5 international-$ in 2011 prices	772.32 international-$ in 2011 prices	1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
2000s	713.44 international-$ in 2011 prices	691.62 international-$ in 2011 prices	739.76 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
2010s	723.32 international-$ in 2011 prices	694 international-$ in 2011 prices	748 international-$ in 2011 prices	10
2020s	720.29 international-$ in 2011 prices	717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices	723.19 international-$ in 2011 prices	3

Countries ranked near Burundi

161 Niger 1,008 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
162 Democratic Republic of Congo 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
163 Liberia 811.22 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
165 Central African Republic 596.39 international-$ in 2011 prices compare

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Burundi?: Gdp per capita in Burundi was 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?: The highest recorded value was 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1991.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Burundi?: The lowest recorded value was 595 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
How does Burundi rank for gdp per capita?: Burundi ranks 164th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Burundi?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Burundi data come from?: The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2011 prices
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 166 places, 21,075 data points, 1000–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.