Population
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 132,059,767, about 9.40× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records 1,136,240 km², about 40.8× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ethiopia is higher
Ethiopia records $149.74 billion, about 48.6× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇪🇹 Ethiopia132,059,767
Ethiopia’s population is 840% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 118,011,981.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇪🇹 Ethiopia1,136,240 km²
Ethiopia’s surface area is about 40.8× that of Burundi, a difference of 1,108,410 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇪🇹 Ethiopia116 /km²
Burundi’s population density is 334% higher than that of Ethiopia, a difference of 389 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$149.74 billion · 2024
Ethiopia’s nominal GDP is about 48.6× that of Burundi, a difference of $146.66 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇪🇹 Ethiopia$1,134 · 2024
Ethiopia’s GDP per capita is 417% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $914.
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
Addis Ababa
Population
14,047,786
132,059,767
Surface area
27,830 km²
1,136,240 km²
Population density
505 /km²
116 /km²
Nominal GDP
$3.08 billion · 2024
$149.74 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$219 · 2024
$1,134 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf
Nationality
Burundian
Ethiopian
Phone code
+257
+251
Internet domain
.bi
.et
ISO codes
BI / BDI
ET / ETH
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Native name
Burundi
ኢትዮጵያ
| Measure | Burundi | Ethiopia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Addis Ababa |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 132,059,767 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 1,136,240 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 116 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $149.74 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $1,134 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Ethiopian birr · ETB · Nkf |
| Nationality | Burundian | Ethiopian |
| Phone code | +257 | +251 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .et |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | ET / ETH |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| Native name | Burundi | ኢትዮጵያ |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Burundi profile →About Ethiopia
Ethiopia, the cradle of humanity in the Horn of Africa, dazzles visitors with its ancient heritage, soaring mountain ranges, and a tapestry of cultures that have flourished for millennia.
Full Ethiopia profile →Burundi & Ethiopia: 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 Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a recorded population of approximately 132,059,767 people.
How big is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia covers an area of about 1,136,240 km².
What is the population density of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $149.74 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,134.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr (ETB), with the symbol Nkf.
Where is Ethiopia located?
Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Ethiopia?
The native name of Ethiopia is ኢትዮጵያ.
What are people from Ethiopia called?
People from Ethiopia are referred to as Ethiopian.
What is the phone calling code for Ethiopia?
The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251.
What is the internet domain for Ethiopia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ethiopia is .et.
What time zone is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone.
What is Ethiopia known for?
Ethiopia, the cradle of humanity in the Horn of Africa, dazzles visitors with its ancient heritage, soaring mountain ranges, and a tapestry of cultures that have flourished for millennia.