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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Somalia’s population is 35% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 4,961,365.
Somalia’s surface area is about 22.9× that of Burundi, a difference of 609,830 km².
Burundi’s population density is about 16.9× that of Somalia, a difference of 475 /km².
Somalia’s nominal GDP is 288% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $8.88 billion.
Somalia’s GDP per capita is 187% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $410.
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Bujumbura
Mogadishu
14,047,786
19,009,151
27,830 km²
637,660 km²
505 /km²
29.8 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$11.97 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$630 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so.
Burundian
Somali, Somalian
+257
+252
.bi
.so
BI / BDI
SO / SOM
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Mogadishu
Burundi
Soomaaliya
| Measure | Burundi | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Mogadishu |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 19,009,151 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 637,660 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 29.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $11.97 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $630 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Somali shilling · SOS · Sh.so. |
| Nationality | Burundian | Somali, Somalian |
| Phone code | +257 | +252 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .so |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | SO / SOM |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Mogadishu |
| Native name | Burundi | Soomaaliya |
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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 →Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.
Full Somalia 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 Somalia is Mogadishu.
Somalia has a recorded population of approximately 19,009,151 people.
Somalia covers an area of about 637,660 km².
Somalia has a population density of roughly 29.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Somalia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.97 billion as of 2024.
Somalia has a GDP per capita of approximately $630.
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS), with the symbol Sh.so..
Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Somalia is Soomaaliya.
People from Somalia are referred to as Somali, Somalian.
The international dialing code for Somalia is +252.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia is .so.
Somalia uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the most easterly of the African countries and its landmass lies along the southern boundary of the Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden.