What is the Population of Burundi?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Burundi has a population of approximately 12,332,788 people, making it the 79th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.15% of the world's population. With a land area of 27,834 km², the population density is roughly 443 people per km².
| Population | 12,332,788 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 79th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.15% |
| Area | 27,834 km² |
| Population density | 443 / km² |
| Demonym | Burundian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 79th |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 76th |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 77th |
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 78th |
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 80th |
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 81st |
| Belgium | 11,825,551 | 82nd |
Burundi compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 26,338 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
Burundi in context
- Burundi covers 27,834 km², making it the 142nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: DR Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania.
- Burundi is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 12,332,788 people, Burundi holds about 2.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Burundi is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Burundi — FAQ
What is the population of Burundi?
The population of Burundi is approximately 12,332,788 (12.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Burundi in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Burundi at approximately 12,332,788 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Burundi is the 79th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Burundi?
Approximately 12,332,788 people live in Burundi, making it the 79th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Burundi rank by population?
Burundi is the 79th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.15%.
What is the population density of Burundi?
Burundi has a population density of roughly 443 people per km², based on a land area of 27,834 km².
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