Population
Uganda is higher
Uganda records 50,015,092, about 3.56× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Uganda is higher
Uganda records 241,550 km², about 8.68× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Uganda is higher
Uganda records $53.91 billion, about 17.5× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇺🇬 Uganda50,015,092
Uganda’s population is 256% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 35,967,306.
Surface area
🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇺🇬 Uganda241,550 km²
Uganda’s surface area is 768% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 213,720 km².
Population density
🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇺🇬 Uganda207 /km²
Burundi’s population density is 144% higher than that of Uganda, a difference of 298 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$53.91 billion · 2024
Uganda’s nominal GDP is about 17.5× that of Burundi, a difference of $50.83 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇺🇬 Uganda$1,078 · 2024
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.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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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 Uganda
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 →Burundi & Uganda: 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 Uganda?
The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
What is the population of Uganda?
Uganda has a recorded population of approximately 50,015,092 people.
How big is Uganda?
Uganda covers an area of about 241,550 km².
What is the population density of Uganda?
Uganda has a population density of roughly 207 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Uganda?
Uganda has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.91 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Uganda?
Uganda has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,078.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX), with the symbol USh.
Where is Uganda located?
Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.
What are people from Uganda called?
People from Uganda are referred to as Ugandan.
What is the phone calling code for Uganda?
The international dialing code for Uganda is +256.
What is the internet domain for Uganda?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Uganda is .ug.
What time zone is Uganda in?
Uganda uses the Africa/Kampala time zone.
What is Uganda known for?
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.