Population
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 19,009,151, about 1.35× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Somalia is higher
Somalia records 637,660 km², about 22.9× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Somalia is higher
Somalia records $11.97 billion, about 3.88× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇸🇴 Somalia19,009,151
Somalia’s population is 35% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 4,961,365.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇸🇴 Somalia637,660 km²
Somalia’s surface area is about 22.9× that of Burundi, a difference of 609,830 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇸🇴 Somalia29.8 /km²
Burundi’s population density is about 16.9× that of Somalia, a difference of 475 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇸🇴 Somalia$11.97 billion · 2024
Somalia’s nominal GDP is 288% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of $8.88 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇸🇴 Somalia$630 · 2024
Somalia’s GDP per capita is 187% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $410.
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
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
| 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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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 Somalia
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 →Burundi & Somalia: 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 Somalia?
The capital of Somalia is Mogadishu.
What is the population of Somalia?
Somalia has a recorded population of approximately 19,009,151 people.
How big is Somalia?
Somalia covers an area of about 637,660 km².
What is the population density of Somalia?
Somalia has a population density of roughly 29.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Somalia?
Somalia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $11.97 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Somalia?
Somalia has a GDP per capita of approximately $630.
What currency is used in Somalia?
Somalia uses the Somali shilling (SOS), with the symbol Sh.so..
Where is Somalia located?
Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Somalia?
The native name of Somalia is Soomaaliya.
What are people from Somalia called?
People from Somalia are referred to as Somali, Somalian.
What is the phone calling code for Somalia?
The international dialing code for Somalia is +252.
What is the internet domain for Somalia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Somalia is .so.
What time zone is Somalia in?
Somalia uses the Africa/Mogadishu time zone.
What is Somalia known for?
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.