MigrantoImmigrants in Burundi
351.2K foreigners live in Burundi — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Burundi by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Burundi in numbers
Congolese are the largest group by a wide margin
64% of all immigrants were born in DR Congo, while the next group accounts for just 24%.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 81% to 64%.
Immigrant population in Burundi over time
Foreigners living in Burundi, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 273491 |
| 1995 | 214117 |
| 2000 | 111921 |
| 2005 | 175940 |
| 2010 | 227702 |
| 2015 | 270969 |
| 2020 | 312830 |
| 2024 | 351242 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Burundi, by year
| Year | Congolese | Rwandans | Tanzanians | Kenyans | Ugandans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Burundi
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Burundi
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Burundi?
Around 351.2K immigrants live in Burundi — the world's #92 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Congolese live in Burundi?
Around 224.1K Congolese live in Burundi — about 64% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Burundi growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Burundi has grown from 271K to 351.2K, about 30%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Burundi come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Burundi. Their children born in Burundi are not included.
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