MigrantoImmigrants in Burundi
351.2K foreign-born residents — the #92 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 99% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | 224091 |
| Rwanda | 85969 |
| Tanzania | 37409 |
| Kenya | 1377 |
| Uganda | 1188 |
| Belgium | 806 |
| France | 402 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Burundi.
DR Congo is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
DR Congo accounts for 64% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 24%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 81% to 64%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 273491 |
| 1995 | 214117 |
| 2000 | 111921 |
| 2005 | 175940 |
| 2010 | 227702 |
| 2015 | 270969 |
| 2020 | 312830 |
| 2024 | 351242 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | DR Congo | Rwanda | Tanzania | Kenya | Uganda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36654 | 221943 | 11912 | 186 | 1833 |
| 1995 | 41447 | 160197 | 9780 | 216 | 1546 |
| 2000 | 37951 | 66415 | 5692 | 202 | 949 |
| 2005 | 99099 | 61104 | 13732 | 502 | 805 |
| 2010 | 147611 | 54794 | 22974 | 847 | 731 |
| 2015 | 175768 | 64363 | 28008 | 1032 | 891 |
| 2020 | 199585 | 76567 | 33318 | 1226 | 1058 |
| 2024 | 224091 | 85969 | 37409 | 1377 | 1188 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Burundi as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Burundi
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Burundi?
Around 351.2K foreign-born residents live in Burundi, making it the #92-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Burundi come from?
Most immigrants in Burundi come from DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania — these three countries account for about 99% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Burundi are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Burundi — that's 351.2K out of a total population of 14M.
How has immigration to Burundi changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Burundi has grown from 271K to 351.2K people, a growth of about 30%.
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