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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Uganda’s population is 256% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 35,967,306.
Uganda’s surface area is 768% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 213,720 km².
Burundi’s population density is 144% higher than that of Uganda, a difference of 298 /km².
Uganda’s nominal GDP is about 17.5× that of Burundi, a difference of $50.83 billion.
Uganda’s GDP per capita is 391% higher than that of Burundi, a difference of $858.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bujumbura
Kampala
14,047,786
50,015,092
27,830 km²
241,550 km²
505 /km²
207 /km²
$3.08 billion · 2024
$53.91 billion · 2024
$219 · 2024
$1,078 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa
Burundian franc · BIF · FBu
Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh
Burundian
Ugandan
+257
+256
.bi
.ug
BI / BDI
UG / UGA
Africa/Bujumbura
Africa/Kampala
Burundi
Uganda
| Measure | Burundi | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bujumbura | Kampala |
| Population | 14,047,786 | 50,015,092 |
| Surface area | 27,830 km² | 241,550 km² |
| Population density | 505 /km² | 207 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.08 billion · 2024 | $53.91 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $219 · 2024 | $1,078 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa | Eastern Africa |
| Currency | Burundian franc · BIF · FBu | Ugandan shilling · UGX · USh |
| Nationality | Burundian | Ugandan |
| Phone code | +257 | +256 |
| Internet domain | .bi | .ug |
| ISO codes | BI / BDI | UG / UGA |
| Time zone | Africa/Bujumbura | Africa/Kampala |
| Native name | Burundi | Uganda |
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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 →Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.
Full Uganda 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 Uganda is Kampala.
Uganda has a recorded population of approximately 50,015,092 people.
Uganda covers an area of about 241,550 km².
Uganda has a population density of roughly 207 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Uganda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.91 billion as of 2024.
Uganda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,078.
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the symbol USh.
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
People from Uganda are referred to as Ugandan.
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uganda is .ug.
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone.
Uganda is a landlocked nation in East Africa, famously called the Pearl of Africa for its lush landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. Straddling the equator, it is home to half the world's mountain gorillas and to the source of the Nile. Green, fertile and youthful, it is one of Africa's most welcoming destinations.