Click here for search results
Burundi

Burundi has made progress in reaching political and social stability after experiencing four wars since independence in 1962. The World Bank finances projects in Burundi that provide budget support, assist economic reforms, and support improvements in agriculture, community development, education, electricity, healthcare, HIV/AIDS, transport, and water supply.

Population
8.3 Million
GDP per capita
$160
GDP growth
3.5 %
Life Expectancy
50
Income Level
Low
Poverty Ratio
68.0 %
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 12
Proposed Bank projects 0
Start of Bank partnership Sept 1963
Total Bank Investment $1,559 (billions)

Advanced Search | View all Projects

Country Data
year 2008
71.0%
Improved water source, rural (% of rural population with access)
Follow Us
YoutubeAfrica CanFlickrFacebookTwitterLivestream
Resources
News and Events
Multimedia
Meet Brenda Namata, East African Journalist

Meet Brenda Namata, East African Journalist

Brenda Namata joins the World Bank Annual Meetings (Fall 2011) to discuss the challenges -- and opportunities -- she has as an economics/business journalist for The East African publication.

Mr. Yves Sahinguvu, MP Burundi (en français)

World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings April 2011

Impact of ICT Pivotal in Burundi

This film looks at how the lack of access to high speed connectivity is affecting the media sector in Burundi.
More Multimedia
YoutubeVimeoFlickrDigital Media CenterLivestream
Sign-Up for updates
Receive the latest press releases, feature stories and data from the World Bank in Africa
How to reach us
Highlights

Events

Jun 05, 2012Brazil-Africa South-South Cooperation Seminars