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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Rwanda’s population is 1.5% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 208,781.
Burundi’s surface area is 5.7% larger than that of Rwanda, a difference of 1,492 km².
Rwanda’s population density is 7.2% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of 36.5 /km².
Rwanda’s nominal GDP is 362% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $11.17 billion.
Rwanda’s GDP per capita is 356% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $780.
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Bujumbura
Kigali
14,047,786
14,256,567
27,830 km²
26,338 km²
505 /km²
541 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$14.25 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$1,000 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw
Burundian
Rwandan
+257
+250
.bi
.rw
BI / BDI
RW / RWA
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Kigali
Burundi
Rwanda
| Measure | Burundi | Rwanda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Kigali |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 14,256,567 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 26,338 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 541 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $14.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $1,000 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Rwandan franc · RWF · FRw |
| Nationality | Burundian | Rwandan |
| Phone code | +257 | +250 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .rw |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | RW / RWA |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Kigali |
| Native name | Burundi | Rwanda |
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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 →Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).
Full Rwanda 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 Rwanda is Kigali.
Rwanda has a recorded population of approximately 14,256,567 people.
Rwanda covers an area of about 26,338 km².
Rwanda has a population density of roughly 541 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Rwanda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $14.25 billion as of 2024.
Rwanda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,000.
Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc (RWF), with the symbol FRw.
Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Rwanda are referred to as Rwandan.
The international dialing code for Rwanda is +250.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Rwanda is .rw.
Rwanda uses the Africa/Kigali time zone.
Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley of Central Africa, where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge. It is located just south of the Equator, approximately 2 kilometers south of the equator. Rwanda is a mountainous country, earning it the nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" (Kinyarwanda: Igihugu cy'Imihigo).