Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Burundi
Burundi: Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) was 9,658 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Burundi, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Burundi is 9,658, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Burundi peaked at 9,658 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 2,784, in 1993.
That places Burundi 82nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,866 | — |
| 1991 | 2,912 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 2,995 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 2,784 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 2,794 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 3,087 | +10.5% |
| 1996 | 3,058 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 3,038 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 3,130 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 3,249 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 3,348 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 3,467 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 3,601 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 3,752 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 3,936 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 4,115 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 4,282 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 4,453 | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 4,657 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 4,918 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 5,148 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 5,307 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 5,467 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 5,631 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 5,788 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 5,850 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,876 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,989 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 6,195 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 6,453 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 6,692 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 6,934 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 7,195 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 7,479 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 7,769 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 8,061 | +3.8% |
| 2026 | 8,363 | +3.7% |
| 2027 | 8,674 | +3.7% |
| 2028 | 9,002 | +3.8% |
| 2029 | 9,334 | +3.7% |
| 2030 | 9,658 | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,991 | 2,784 | 3,249 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,053 | 3,348 | 4,918 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,770 | 5,148 | 6,453 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,950 | 6,692 | 9,334 | 10 |
| 2030s | 9,658 | 9,658 | 9,658 | 1 |
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More gender data for Burundi
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,524 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6397 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 9,658 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 224,447 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 228,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 220,998 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 224,797 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 217,921 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 221,621 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Burundi?
- Working-age population (un estimates and projections) in Burundi was 9,658 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 9,658 in 2030.
- What is the lowest working-age population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,784 in 1993.
- How does Burundi rank for working-age population (un estimates and projections)?
- Burundi ranks 82nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is working-age population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. The working-age population is commonly defined as persons aged 15 years and older. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.