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Burundi Poverty Rate

Burundi's poverty rate fell to 74.2% in 2020, down from 75.8% in 2013, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. Burundi has the 4th highest poverty rate. Other top countries are Congo - Kinshasa, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia.

Burundi's annual unemployment rate fell to 0.9% in 2024, down from 0.92% in 2023.

Yearly Historical Data (1992-2020)

(in %)
Year Poverty Rate (%)
2020 74.2%
2013 75.8%
2006 81.5%
1998 87.6%
1992 85%
Burundi Poverty Rate : Definition
Poverty Rate measures the percentage of people in Burundi living on less than $3.00 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP, 2021 prices).
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 75.5% 68% 2022
Gini Index 37.5 points 38.6 points 2020
Happiness Index 3.78 points 3.78 points 2020
Population 14.05M 13.69M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 105.16% 104.94% 2020