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In 2026, Burundi's population stands at 14,729,157. That is a 7-fold increase on the 2,254,938 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.31% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 339.7K people a year. People are packed in tightly, at 568 people/km², among the most crowded places on Earth. Half the population is younger than 16.6 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 22.5 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 99 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections put it at 37,873,961, up +157% from 2026.
Total population
14,729,157
Density
568 people/km²
Median age
16.6 years
Growth rate
+2.31%
Burundi is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 17 in 2026 to 23 by 2050. Population density is high at 568 people per km². Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 37.9M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.