At year 2026, population distribution of Burundi is:
| Total Population | 14,729,163 | 100% |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 6,366,437 | 43.22% |
| Working Age Population | 7,985,613 | 54.22% |
| Elderly Population | 377,113 | 2.56% |
The population growth rate of Burundi in 2026 is 2.36%, sex ratio is 98.7 (97.9 for working age), dependency ratio is 84.4%.
Total population is projected to keep growing through 2100, reaching 37,873,955.
In 2050, the population growth rate of Burundi is 1.61%, sex ratio is 98.2 (97.9 for working age), dependency ratio is 62.0%.
| Median age (2026) | 17.6 years |
|---|---|
| Median age (2050) | 23.5 years |
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | None between 1950 and 2100 |
| Ageing society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2073 |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 |