Population
Tanzania is higher
Tanzania records 68,560,157, about 4.88× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Tanzania is higher
Tanzania records 947,300 km², about 34.0× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Tanzania is higher
Tanzania records $78.84 billion, about 25.6× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇹🇿 Tanzania68,560,157
Tanzania’s population is 388% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 54,512,371.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania947,300 km²
Tanzania’s surface area is about 34.0× that of Burundi, a difference of 919,470 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇹🇿 Tanzania72.4 /km²
Burundi’s population density is 597% higher than that of Tanzania, a difference of 432 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$78.84 billion · 2024
Tanzania’s nominal GDP is about 25.6× that of Burundi, a difference of $75.76 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇹🇿 Tanzania$1,187 · 2024
Tanzania’s GDP per capita is 441% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $967.
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
Dodoma
Population
14,047,786
68,560,157
Surface area
27,830 km²
947,300 km²
Population density
505 /km²
72.4 /km²
Nominal GDP
$3.08 billion · 2024
$78.84 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$219 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Currency
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh
Nationality
Burundian
Tanzanian
Phone code
+257
+255
Internet domain
.bi
.tz
ISO codes
BI / BDI
TZ / TZA
Time zone
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Native name
Burundi
Tanzania
| Measure | Burundi | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Dodoma |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 68,560,157 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 947,300 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 72.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $78.84 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Tanzanian shilling · TZS · TSh |
| Nationality | Burundian | Tanzanian |
| Phone code | +257 | +255 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .tz |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | TZ / TZA |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
| Native name | Burundi | Tanzania |
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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.
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Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.
Full Tanzania profile →Burundi & Tanzania: 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 Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the population of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a recorded population of approximately 68,560,157 people.
How big is Tanzania?
Tanzania covers an area of about 947,300 km².
What is the population density of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a population density of roughly 72.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $78.84 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Tanzania?
Tanzania has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
What currency is used in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), with the symbol TSh.
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Tanzania called?
People from Tanzania are referred to as Tanzanian.
What is the phone calling code for Tanzania?
The international dialing code for Tanzania is +255.
What is the internet domain for Tanzania?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tanzania is .tz.
What time zone is Tanzania in?
Tanzania uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What is Tanzania known for?
Tanzania, a jewel of East Africa, beckons travelers with its sweeping savannas, towering mountains, and vibrant blend of cultures that celebrate both ancient traditions and modern aspirations.