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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Burundi is higher

Burundi records 14,047,786, about 12.0× the other value.

Surface area

Burundi is higher

Burundi records 27,830 km², about 1.20× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Djibouti is higher

Djibouti records $4.15 billion, about 1.35× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇩🇯 Djibouti1,168,722

Burundi’s population is about 12.0× that of Djibouti, a difference of 12,879,064.

Surface area

🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇩🇯 Djibouti23,200 km²

Burundi’s surface area is 20% larger than that of Djibouti, a difference of 4,630 km².

Population density

🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇩🇯 Djibouti50.4 /km²

Burundi’s population density is 902% higher than that of Djibouti, a difference of 454 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇩🇯 Djibouti$4.15 billion · 2024

Djibouti’s nominal GDP is 35% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $1.07 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇩🇯 Djibouti$3,553 · 2024

Djibouti’s GDP per capita is about 16.2× that of Burundi, a difference of $3,333.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bujumbura

Djibouti

Population

14,047,786

1,168,722

Surface area

27,830 km²

23,200 km²

Population density

505 /km²

50.4 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.08 billion · 2024

$4.15 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$219 · 2024

$3,553 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Burundian franc · BIF · FBu

Djiboutian franc · DJF · Fdj

Nationality

Burundian

Djiboutian

Phone code

+257

+253

Internet domain

.bi

.dj

ISO codes

BI / BDI

DJ / DJI

Time zone

Africa/Bujumbura

Africa/Djibouti

Native name

Burundi

Djibouti

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About Burundi

Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.

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About Djibouti

Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.

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Burundi & Djibouti: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Burundi?

The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.

What is the population of Burundi?

Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.

How big is Burundi?

Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².

What is the population density of Burundi?

Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Burundi?

Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Burundi?

Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.

What currency is used in Burundi?

Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.

Where is Burundi located?

Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Burundi called?

People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.

What is the phone calling code for Burundi?

The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.

What is the internet domain for Burundi?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.

What time zone is Burundi in?

Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.

What is Burundi known for?

Nestled in the heart of the African Great Lakes region, Burundi is a small yet vibrant nation known for its lush landscapes, resilient people, and rich cultural tapestry.

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

What is the population of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a recorded population of approximately 1,168,722 people.

How big is Djibouti?

Djibouti covers an area of about 23,200 km².

What is the population density of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.15 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Djibouti?

Djibouti has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,553.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF), with the symbol Fdj.

Where is Djibouti located?

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Djibouti called?

People from Djibouti are referred to as Djiboutian.

What is the phone calling code for Djibouti?

The international dialing code for Djibouti is +253.

What is the internet domain for Djibouti?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti is .dj.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Djibouti uses the Africa/Djibouti time zone.

What is Djibouti known for?

Djibouti, a small yet strategic nation perched at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, captivates visitors with its blend of desert landscapes, volcanic peaks, and bustling Red Sea ports.