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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 16,634,373, about 1.18× the other value.

Surface area

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records 390,760 km², about 14.0× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Zimbabwe is higher

Zimbabwe records $41.54 billion, about 13.5× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇮 Burundi14,047,786
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe16,634,373

Zimbabwe’s population is 18% larger than that of Burundi, a difference of 2,586,587.

Surface area

🇧🇮 Burundi27,830 km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe390,760 km²

Zimbabwe’s surface area is about 14.0× that of Burundi, a difference of 362,930 km².

Population density

🇧🇮 Burundi505 /km²
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe42.6 /km²

Burundi’s population density is about 11.9× that of Zimbabwe, a difference of 462 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇮 Burundi$3.08 billion · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$41.54 billion · 2024

Zimbabwe’s nominal GDP is about 13.5× that of Burundi, a difference of $38.46 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇮 Burundi$219 · 2024
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe$2,497 · 2024

Zimbabwe’s GDP per capita is about 11.4× that of Burundi, a difference of $2,278.

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

Harare

Population

14,047,786

16,634,373

Surface area

27,830 km²

390,760 km²

Population density

505 /km²

42.6 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.08 billion · 2024

$41.54 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$219 · 2024

$2,497 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Burundian franc · BIF · FBu

Zimbabwe Dollar · ZWL · $

Nationality

Burundian

Zimbabwean

Phone code

+257

+263

Internet domain

.bi

.zw

ISO codes

BI / BDI

ZW / ZWE

Time zone

Africa/Bujumbura

Africa/Harare

Native name

Burundi

Zimbabwe

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About 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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About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.

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Burundi & Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe?

The capital of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a recorded population of approximately 16,634,373 people.

How big is Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe covers an area of about 390,760 km².

What is the population density of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a population density of roughly 42.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $41.54 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,497.

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe uses the Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL), with the symbol $.

Where is Zimbabwe located?

Zimbabwe is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What are people from Zimbabwe called?

People from Zimbabwe are referred to as Zimbabwean.

What is the phone calling code for Zimbabwe?

The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.

What is the internet domain for Zimbabwe?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zimbabwe is .zw.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Zimbabwe uses the Africa/Harare time zone.

What is Zimbabwe known for?

Zimbabwe is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient stone cities and abundant wildlife. It is home to one half of the mighty Victoria Falls and to the medieval ruins that gave the country its name. Rich in heritage and natural beauty, it has weathered decades of economic turbulence.