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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Burundi’s population is 297% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of 10,512,183.
Eritrea’s surface area is 338% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 93,936 km².
Burundi’s population density is about 17.4× that of Eritrea, a difference of 476 /km².
Burundi’s nominal GDP is 49% larger than that of Eritrea, a difference of $1.02 billion.
Eritrea’s GDP per capita is 214% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $469.
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Bujumbura
Asmara
14,047,786
3,535,603
27,830 km²
121,766 km²
505 /km²
29 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$2.07 billion · 2011
$219 · 2024
$689 · 2011
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk
Burundian
Eritrean
+257
+291
.bi
.er
BI / BDI
ER / ERI
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Asmara
Burundi
ኤርትራ
| Measure | Burundi | Eritrea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Asmara |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 3,535,603 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 121,766 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 29 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $2.07 billion · 2011 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $689 · 2011 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk |
| Nationality | Burundian | Eritrean |
| Phone code | +257 | +291 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .er |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | ER / ERI |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Asmara |
| Native name | Burundi | ኤርትራ |
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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.
Full Burundi profile →Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.
Full Eritrea profile →The capital of Burundi is Bujumbura.
Burundi has a recorded population of approximately 14,047,786 people.
Burundi covers an area of about 27,830 km².
Burundi has a population density of roughly 505 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burundi has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.08 billion as of 2024.
Burundi has a GDP per capita of approximately $219.
Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF), with the symbol FBu.
Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Burundi are referred to as Burundian.
The international dialing code for Burundi is +257.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burundi is .bi.
Burundi uses the Africa/Bujumbura time zone.
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.
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.
Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².
Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.
Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.
Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.
People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.
The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.
Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.
Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.