Remittance Outflows Statistics in Burundi (2026)
Burundi recorded personal remittances paid of $16.2 million in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from $15.9 million in 2023 to $16.2 million in 2024. Burundi ranks #36 of 42 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #166 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $16.2 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Burundi as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- +2.1% (2024)
- Up from $15.9 million in 2023 to $16.2 million in 2024.
- CAGR 1990–2024
- +3.3% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $5.3 million in 1990 to $16.2 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- $5.3 million (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $5.3 million in 1990 to $16.2 million in 2024.
- Peak value (2015)
- $21 million (2015)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $16.2 million.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #36 of 42 (2024)
- Burundi ranks 36 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #166 of 181 (2024)
- Burundi ranks 166 of 181 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- $271 million (2024)
- Burundi ($16.2 million) is below the average of $271 million across the 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $16.3 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 0.4%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 2.8% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Burundi (2024)
- 8.6% (2024)
- 8.6% of the population in Burundi used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 14 million (2024)
- Burundi had a population of 14 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.2M | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 15.9M | −4.4% |
| 2022 | 16.6M | −4.3% |
| 2021 | 17.3M | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 16.2M | −7.0% |
| 2019 | 17.4M | −9.8% |
| 2018 | 19.3M | +22.8% |
| 2017 | 15.7M | −7.2% |
| 2016 | 17M | −19.4% |
| 2015 | 21M | +41.8% |
| 2014 | 14.8M | +112.7% |
| 2013 | 7M | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 5.2M | −15.1% |
| 2011 | 6.2M | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 5M | +345.0% |
| 2009 | 1.1M | +360.8% |
| 2008 | 241,800 | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 225,443 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 206,186 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 193,606 | −41.4% |
| 2004 | 330,639 | −89.9% |
| 2003 | 3.3M | +15.7% |
| 2002 | 2.8M | +19.9% |
| 2001 | 2.4M | −4.4% |
| 2000 | 2.5M | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 2.1M | −3.3% |
| 1998 | 2.2M | −7.5% |
| 1997 | 2.3M | −48.3% |
| 1996 | 4.5M | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 4.5M | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 3.9M | −34.5% |
| 1993 | 6M | −12.1% |
| 1992 | 6.8M | +56.3% |
| 1991 | 4.4M | −17.9% |
| 1990 | 5.3M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Burundi?
Personal remittances paid in Burundi stood at $16.2 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Burundi come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Burundi is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Burundi changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from $5.3 million in 1990 to $16.2 million in 2024.
How does Burundi compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Burundi ranks 36 of 42 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with $16.2 million versus a regional average of $271 million (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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