Economy Overview
In 2015, Burundi’s economy suffered from political turmoil over President NKURUNZIZA’s controversial third term. Blocked transportation routes disrupted the flow of agricultural goods. And donors withdrew aid, increasing Burundi’s budget deficit. When the unrest ends, regional infrastructure improvements driven by the EAC and funded by the World Bank may help improve Burundi’s transport connections and lower transportation costs.
Agriculture Products
coffee, cotton, tea, corn, sorghum, sweet potatoes, bananas, cassava (manioc, tapioca); beef, milk, hides
Industries
light consumer goods (blankets, shoes, soap, beer); assembly of imported components; public works construction; food processing
Industrial Production Growth Rate
-10.7% (2015 est.)
Labor Force
5.119 million (2015 est.)
Labor Force by Occupation
Agriculture: 93.6%
Industry: 2.3%
Services: 4.1% (2002 est.)
Population Below Poverty Line
68% (2002 est.)
Household Income or Consumption by Percentage Share
Lowest 10%: 4.1%
Highest 10%: 28% (2006)
Distribution of Family Income Gini Index
42.4 (1998)
Budget
Revenues: $741.6 million
Expenditures: $903.7 million (2015 est.)
Public Debt
34.9% of GDP (2014 est.)
Central Bank Discount Rate
10% (31 December 2009)
Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate
Stock of Narrow Money
$412.4 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Stock of Broad Money
$568.6 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Stock of Domestic Credit
$721.9 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Market Value of Publicly Traded Shares
$NA
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold
$317.1 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Debt External
$690.2 million (31 December 2014 est.)
Stock of Direct Foreign Investment at Home
Stock of Direct Foreign Investment Abroad
Exchange Rates
1,261.07 (2011 est.)
