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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Kenya’s population is 302% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 42,385,158.
Kenya’s surface area is about 21.3× that of Burundi, a difference of 564,139 km².
Burundi’s population density is 429% higher than that of Kenya, a difference of 409 /km².
Kenya’s nominal GDP is about 39.0× that of Burundi, a difference of $117.26 billion.
Kenya’s GDP per capita is 872% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $1,913.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bujumbura
Nairobi
14,047,786
56,432,944
27,830 km²
591,969 km²
505 /km²
95.3 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$120.34 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$2,132 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh
Burundian
Kenyan
+257
+254
.bi
.ke
BI / BDI
KE / KEN
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Nairobi
Burundi
Kenya
| Measure | Burundi | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Nairobi |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 56,432,944 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 591,969 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 95.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $120.34 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $2,132 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Kenyan shilling · KES · KSh |
| Nationality | Burundian | Kenyan |
| Phone code | +257 | +254 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .ke |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | KE / KEN |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Nairobi |
| Native name | Burundi | Kenya |
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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 →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 Kenya is Nairobi.
Kenya has a recorded population of approximately 56,432,944 people.
Kenya covers an area of about 591,969 km².
Kenya has a population density of roughly 95.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Kenya has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $120.34 billion as of 2024.
Kenya has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,132.
Kenya uses the Kenyan shilling (KES), with the symbol KSh.
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Kenya are referred to as Kenyan.
The international dialing code for Kenya is +254.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kenya is .ke.
Kenya uses the Africa/Nairobi time zone.