Population in largest city in Burundi
Burundi: Population in largest city was 1.35 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.35 million
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
112th
of 153 countries
All-time high
1.35 million
in 2025
All-time low
45,564
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population in largest city in Burundi, 1960–2025
Source: World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
Analysis
Burundi recorded 1.35 million for population in largest city in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in largest city in Burundi peaked at 1.35 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 45,564, in 1960.
That places Burundi 112th out of 153 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in largest city in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45,564 | — |
| 1961 | 49,768 | +9.2% |
| 1962 | 54,367 | +9.2% |
| 1963 | 59,390 | +9.2% |
| 1964 | 64,886 | +9.3% |
| 1965 | 70,873 | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 75,187 | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 79,555 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 84,183 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 89,066 | +5.8% |
| 1970 | 94,240 | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 100,027 | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 106,179 | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 112,690 | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 119,610 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 126,956 | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 134,763 | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 143,027 | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 151,811 | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 161,134 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | 167,212 | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 172,952 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 178,897 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 185,047 | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 191,417 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 197,988 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 204,794 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 211,834 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 219,126 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 226,648 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 234,439 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 242,570 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 251,006 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 259,710 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 268,729 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 278,062 | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 287,732 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 297,710 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 308,048 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 318,746 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 329,831 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 341,269 | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 353,120 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 365,383 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 388,036 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 412,026 | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 437,535 | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 464,623 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 493,430 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 523,935 | +6.2% |
| 2010 | 556,326 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 590,719 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 627,239 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 666,016 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 707,191 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 750,911 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 797,334 | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 846,627 | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 898,968 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 954,424 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1.01 million | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 1.07 million | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 1.14 million | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 1.21 million | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 1.28 million | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 1.35 million | +5.7% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.35 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.98 million, 68% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.35 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.18 million, 62% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 67,284 | 45,564 | 89,066 | 10 |
| 1970s | 125,044 | 94,240 | 161,134 | 10 |
| 1980s | 195,592 | 167,212 | 226,648 | 10 |
| 1990s | 274,675 | 234,439 | 318,746 | 10 |
| 2000s | 410,919 | 329,831 | 523,935 | 10 |
| 2010s | 739,576 | 556,326 | 954,424 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.18 million | 1.01 million | 1.35 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More urban development data for Burundi
- Population in the largest city 36.5% (2025)
- Population density 533.08 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 35.69 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 11.93 Hectares (2020)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 100.0% (2017)
- Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen 2.11 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in largest city in Burundi?
- Population in largest city in Burundi was 1.35 million in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest population in largest city recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.35 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population in largest city recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,564 in 1960.
- How does Burundi rank for population in largest city?
- Burundi ranks 112th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in largest city rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN), published as part of Population in largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.