Burundi is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 14.4 million people (UN estimate), the 77th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1962Population: 77th
Burundiブルンジ
Region
Eastern Africa, Africa
Population
about 14.4 million (77th)
Area
27,834 km² (140th)
UN member since
September 18, 1962
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Burundi in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 14.4 million, the 77th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/8 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 27,834 km², the 140th largest of the 193. That is about 1/14 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 517.
Joining the United Nations
Burundi joined the United Nations on September 18, 1962.
That was 6 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Jamaica, Rwanda, Trinidad and Tobago.
Think about it
Q1Compare Burundi’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Burundi on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Burundi, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 18 UN member states in Eastern Africa. The one with the most people is Ethiopia.