Burundi has experienced rapid population growth over the past several decades. As of 2024, the country’s population is estimated to be over 13 million, a significant increase from around 4 million in 1970. This growth is driven by one of the highest fertility rates in the world, with an average of more than five children per woman. Despite its small land area, Burundi is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa, leading to considerable pressure on land and resources. The youthful demographic structure, with a large proportion of the population under the age of 15, suggests that the population will continue to grow in the coming years, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the nation’s development and stability.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,362,522 | 92 |
| 1955 | 2,576,249 | 100.3 |
| 1960 | 2,815,405 | 109.6 |
| 1965 | 3,170,653 | 123.5 |
| 1970 | 3,521,913 | 137.1 |
| 1975 | 3,676,308 | 143.2 |
| 1980 | 4,287,693 | 167 |
| 1985 | 4,848,529 | 188.8 |
| 1990 | 5,375,305 | 209.3 |
| 1995 | 5,812,059 | 226.3 |
| 2000 | 6,281,743 | 244.6 |
| 2005 | 7,439,109 | 289.7 |
| 2010 | 9,139,612 | 355.9 |
| 2015 | 10,576,586 | 411.9 |
| 2020 | 11,845,890 | 461.3 |
| 2022 | 12,696,478 | 494.4 |
| 2023 | 13,162,952 | 512.6 |
| 2024 | 13,590,102 | 529.2 |
| 2025 | 13,976,678 | 544.3 |
| 2030 | 16,038,534 | 624.6 |
| 2035 | 18,294,904 | 712.4 |
| 2040 | 20,687,154 | 805.6 |
| 2045 | 23,149,039 | 901.4 |
| 2050 | 25,611,635 | 997.3 |
| 2055 | 28,123,742 | 1,095.2 |
| 2060 | 30,750,126 | 1,197.4 |
| 2065 | 33,433,498 | 1,301.9 |
| 2070 | 36,092,073 | 1,405.5 |
| 2075 | 38,645,126 | 1,504.9 |
| 2080 | 41,040,137 | 1,598.1 |
| 2085 | 43,248,329 | 1,684.1 |
| 2090 | 45,242,999 | 1,761.8 |
| 2095 | 46,977,581 | 1,829.3 |
| 2100 | 48,391,757 | 1,884.4 |
Data from US Census International Database