Burundi GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Burundi is $8.14 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 3.8%. GDP per capita is $546.

Burundi GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Burundi has grown from $1.11 billion in 1980 to $8.14 billion in 2026.

Burundi GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Burundi. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.16%

Best Year

1981 (+12.2%)

Worst Year

1996 (-8%)

Years of Contraction

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GDP per capita in Burundi rose from $478 in 2025 to $546 in 2026, an increase of 14.2%.

"Burundi GDP", "Burundi gross domestic product", and "Burundi economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Burundi

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Burundi for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Burundi nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$8,137,000,000	3.8%	$546	3%
2025	$6,918,000,000	3.9%	$478	3%
2024	$4,838,000,000	4.1%	$344	2.62%
2023	$4,291,000,000	2.7%	$313	2.76%
2022	$3,922,000,000	1.8%	$294	2.75%
2021	$3,356,000,000	3.1%	$259	2.76%
2020	$3,089,000,000	0.3%	$245	2.95%
2019	$3,009,000,000	1.8%	$246	3.34%
2018	$3,037,000,000	1.6%	$256	3.06%
2017	$3,172,000,000	0.5%	$276	2.38%
2016	$2,960,000,000	-0.6%	$263	1.73%
2015	$3,104,000,000	-3.9%	$281	2.3%
2014	$2,706,000,000	4.2%	$251	3.46%
2013	$2,456,000,000	4.9%	$235	3.65%
2012	$2,333,000,000	4.4%	$232	3.63%
2011	$2,236,000,000	4%	$230	3.65%
2010	$2,032,000,000	5.1%	$217	4.78%
2009	$1,775,000,000	3.8%	$198	5.2%
2008	$1,612,000,000	4.9%	$190	4.21%
2007	$1,356,000,000	3.5%	$166	3.76%
2006	$1,273,000,000	5.4%	$162	3.68%
2005	$1,117,000,000	4.4%	$147	3.78%
2004	$952,000,000	3.8%	$130	3.81%
2003	$844,000,000	2.5%	$120	3.21%
2002	$907,000,000	2.4%	$133	2.86%
2001	$983,000,000	1.7%	$148	2.53%
2000	$989,000,000	1.8%	$153	2.1%
1999	$999,000,000	1.2%	$158	2.42%
1998	$1,039,000,000	4.8%	$168	1.93%
1997	$1,131,000,000	0.4%	$186	1.64%
1996	$1,011,000,000	-8%	$169	1.84%
1995	$1,164,000,000	-7.9%	$198	1.88%
1994	$1,076,000,000	-3.8%	$187	1.73%
1993	$1,092,000,000	-6.2%	$193	-0.18%
1992	$1,260,000,000	1%	$222	2.85%
1991	$1,358,000,000	5.8%	$247	2.93%
1990	$1,316,000,000	3.5%	$246	2.92%
1989	$1,316,000,000	1.3%	$253	2.93%
1988	$1,267,000,000	5%	$251	2.93%
1987	$1,352,000,000	5.5%	$275	2.94%
1986	$1,435,000,000	3.2%	$301	2.93%
1985	$1,362,000,000	11.8%	$294	2.93%
1984	$1,170,000,000	0.2%	$260	2.93%
1983	$1,287,000,000	3.7%	$294	2.92%
1982	$1,216,000,000	-1.1%	$286	2.93%
1981	$1,151,000,000	12.2%	$279	2.94%
1980	$1,106,000,000	-6.8%	$276	—

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Burundi GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Burundi through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Burundi nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$9,749,000,000	4.2%	$568	2.4%
2030	$9,455,000,000	4.1%	$564	3%
2029	$9,470,000,000	4.1%	$582	3%
2028	$9,298,000,000	4%	$588	3%
2027	$9,067,000,000	4.2%	$591	3%

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Burundi ranks #162 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Burundi?

The nominal GDP of Burundi in 2026 is $8.14 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Burundi 162th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Burundi?

The GDP growth rate of Burundi in 2026 is 3.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?

GDP per capita in Burundi in 2026 is $546, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Burundi expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Burundi to reach $9.75 billion by 2031, up from $8.14 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.