Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Burundi
Burundi: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 14.2% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Burundi, 1991–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Burundi is 14.2%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Burundi peaked at 17.7% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 12.1%, in 1997.
That places Burundi 135th out of 157 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16.8% | — |
| 1992 | 16.5% | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 16.5% | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 17.2% | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 17.7% | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 16.1% | -9.0% |
| 1997 | 12.1% | -24.7% |
| 1998 | 14.8% | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 14.0% | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 14.8% | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 16.7% | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 16.0% | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 14.5% | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 15.7% | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 15.4% | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 15.0% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 17.0% | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 14.7% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 14.2% | -3.2% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 14.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.1%, 1.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 14.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 90% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.7% | 12.1% | 17.7% | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.6% | 14.5% | 17.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 14.5% | 14.2% | 14.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More economy & growth data for Burundi
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.90 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.2711 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 35.12 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0104 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2.44 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -43.01 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is central government revenues as a share of gdp in Burundi?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Burundi was 14.2% in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 17.7% in 1995.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.1% in 1997.
- How does Burundi rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Burundi ranks 135th out of 157 countries with data for 2021.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.