Government of Burundi
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Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, has its capital at Gitega (political capital), Bujumbura (commercial capital) and a population of 14,390,003 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. Président de la République Evariste Ndayishimiye (in office since 18 Jun 2020) is head of state; Premier Ministre Nestor Ntahontuye is head of government; Vice-Président de la République Prosper Bazombanza is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament (Parlement), a bicameral body with 111 seats in the National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka) and 13 seats in the Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka). The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 5 Jun 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in May 2027. Elections are run by the Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Edouard Normand Bigendako is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 7 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Evariste Ndayishimiye
Since 18 Jun 2020 · Source: presidence.gov.bi
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head of government | Nestor Ntahontuye | 5 Aug 2025 |
Sources: Presidency of Burundi (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
Parliament (Parlement)
Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka) | 111 (all directly elected) | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka) | 13 (all indirectly elected) | 23 Jul 2025 |
Burundi National Assembly: list of deputies
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Burundi. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
Current (from our list)
111
National Assembly seats
- CNDD-FDD108(97.3%)
- ABDIAV1(0.9%)
- ADMR1(0.9%)
- ADRSEPAL1(0.9%)
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Members on the chart (111, by party)
CNDD-FDD (108)
- Banyiyezako Boniface, Buhumuza
- Baranyanka Joselyne, Buhumuza
- Gahitira Redempteur, Buhumuza
- Kamere Ange Denise, Buhumuza
- Kwizera Fulgence, Buhumuza
- Mbonimpa Georgine, Buhumuza
- Ndarufatiye Remy, Buhumuza
- Ndihokubwayo Pacifique, Buhumuza
- Nibigira Ancile, Buhumuza
- Nimubona Shabani, Buhumuza
- Nitunga Pascal, Buhumuza
- Nivyabandi Martin, Buhumuza
- Niyokindi Ernest, Buhumuza
- Niyonkuru Nadia, Buhumuza
- Nkezimana Boussessia, Buhumuza
- Ntamavyariro Ruben, Buhumuza
- Ntunguka Deogratias, Buhumuza
- Badugaritse Claude, Bujumbura
- Bahati Jerome, Bujumbura
- Barampama Chantal, Bujumbura
- Bikebako Gerard, Bujumbura
- Bizimana Dieudonne, Bujumbura
- Ingabire Adeline, Bujumbura
- Iraharira Felicite, Bujumbura
- Izomporera Jeanne, Bujumbura
- Kwizera Josee, Bujumbura
- Manirakiza Come, Bujumbura
- Mbazumutima Renovat, Bujumbura
- Munezero Doriane, Bujumbura
- Mutwa Chrysologue, Bujumbura
- Nahimana Venerande, Bujumbura
- Ndaruvukanye Zenon, Bujumbura
- Ndayihaya Julienne, Bujumbura
- Nduwayezu Evelyne, Bujumbura
- Nibigira Ezechiel, Bujumbura
- Niyitunga Alice, Bujumbura
- Niyobuhungiro Justin, Bujumbura
- Nizigama Sylvie, Bujumbura
- Ntahobakinira Salvator, Bujumbura
- Nzambimana Floribert, Bujumbura
- Saidi Juma, Bujumbura
- Suguru Olivier, Bujumbura
- Bucumi Petronie, Burunga
- Ciza Ernest, Burunga
- Hakizimana Renovat, Burunga
- Iradukunda Dieudonne, Burunga
- Irambona Nestor, Burunga
- Manirakiza Donatien, Burunga
- Misago Zachee, Burunga
- Ncutinamagara Tantine, Burunga
- Ndizeye Charles, Burunga
- Nibigira Revocate, Burunga
- Nininahazwe Esperance, Burunga
- Nivyimana Francoise, Burunga
- Niyonsaba Celestin, Burunga
- Niyonsaba Donavine, Burunga
- Nkurunziza Fabrice, Burunga
- Nsengiyumva Adda, Burunga
- Nshimirimana Eric, Burunga
- Ntibesha Odette, Burunga
- Abayeho Gervais, Butanyerera
- Baranyikwa Epipode, Butanyerera
- Bigirimana Phocas, Butanyerera
- Ciza Jean, Butanyerera
- Dusabe Francine, Butanyerera
- Hakizimana Marie Odette, Butanyerera
- Haramategeko Fabien, Butanyerera
- Kankuyo Mediatrice, Butanyerera
- Kitonze Sandrine, Butanyerera
- Mbarushimana Jean-Claude, Butanyerera
- Muhirwa Jean Marie, Butanyerera
- Musafiri Nestor, Butanyerera
- Mutabazi Alain Tribert, Butanyerera
- Ndabirabe Gelase Daniel, Butanyerera
- Ndagijimana Vincent, Butanyerera
- Ndaruzaniye Leonidas, Butanyerera
- Ndayishimiye Jeannette, Butanyerera
- Ndayizeye Emmanuel, Butanyerera
- Nduwarugira Godefilde, Butanyerera
- Nduwimana Patricie, Butanyerera
- Nduwimana Venant, Butanyerera
- Ngendakumana Syvestre, Butanyerera
- Niteretse Martin, Butanyerera
- Niyonsavye Dieudonne, Butanyerera
- Uwimana Beline, Butanyerera
- Barajingwa Nicolas, Gitega
- Barutwanayo Joachin, Gitega
- Bigirimana Monfort, Gitega
- Bukuru Beatrice, Gitega
- Habarugira Jeanine, Gitega
- Habonarugira Souavis, Gitega
- Kamwenubusa Louis, Gitega
- Kandava Helene, Gitega
- Kaneza Valence, Gitega
- Karera Denis, Gitega
- Manirakiza Mediatrice, Gitega
- Manirambona Venant, Gitega
- Ndadaye Denise, Gitega
- Ndagijimana Pascaline, Gitega
- Ndizeye Oscar, Gitega
- Ndorimana Emmanuel, Gitega
- Nibirantije Jean Marie, Gitega
- Ninganza Amelie, Gitega
- Niyonkuru Innocent, Gitega
- Nizigama Jacqueline, Gitega
- Nizigiyimana Devote, Gitega
- Nsavyimana Herman, Gitega
- Rucaragi Amedee, Gitega
ABDIAV (1)
- Niyonzima Chantal, Bujumbura
ADMR (1)
- Nibitanga Ndutura, Burunga
ADRSEPAL (1)
- Kamana Epipode, Butanyerera
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats |
|---|---|---|
| CNDD-FDD | 108 | 97.3% |
| ABDIAV | 1 | 0.9% |
| ADMR | 1 | 0.9% |
| ADRSEPAL | 1 | 0.9% |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 111 seats in the chamber. As of 20 October 2026. Source: Cour constitutionnelle du Burundi and CENI (Commission Electorale Nationale Independante).
Counted from the 111 named deputies. 108 sit on the CNDD-FDD ticket; the three Twa members sit on separate Twa party tickets, which is how the commission's lists print them.
Senate
Current
13
Senate seats
- CNDD-FDD10(76.9%)
- Twa3(23.1%)
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of seats |
|---|---|---|
| CNDD-FDD | 10 | 76.9% |
| Twa | 3 | 23.1% |
Current: seats by party as listed in the source on the date shown. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 13 seats in the chamber. As of 4 September 2026. Source: Wikipedia, Senate (Burundi) (reference source).
Every one of the National Assembly's 111 seats is named on this page. The court's ruling states the chamber's size, the party allocation and the correction applied to the result; the electoral commission's five provincial lists name the deputies: Buhumuza 17, Bujumbura 26, Burunga 19, Butanyerera 26 and Gitega 23, which adds to 111. The lists print date of birth, sex, ethnicity and party against each name, and every row here comes from that source. The ruling explains the ethnic and gender correction the commission made. Fifty-seven per cent of the directly elected deputies were Hutu against a constitutional requirement of 60 per cent, so eight Hutu deputies were co-opted - four women and four men - and three Twa deputies were co-opted under the seats reserved for the Twa community. Those eleven members are marked as co-opted; the remaining one hundred were elected. Party stands at 108 for the CNDD-FDD plus the three Twa members' own party tickets. The legislature runs five years from 28 July 2025, the date the ruling gives, and that date is the term start shown for every member. Ethnicity is printed by the source but is deliberately not published on this site, so no member page states it. The commission's sheets carry no photograph of any deputy, so no member page here is offered for search indexing; the chamber list is complete and is indexable. The seat-distribution annex circulated as a rotated scan and was not relied on for any figure on this page.
Cabinet
Sources: Présidence de la République du Burundi (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
Other cabinet members
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (Président de la République) | Evariste Ndayishimiye | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Vice-President (Vice-Président de la République) | Prosper Bazombanza | - |
| Prime Minister (Premier Ministre) | Nestor Ntahontuye | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Mineral Resources, Energy, Industry, Trade and Tourism (Ministre des Ressources Minières, Energétiques, de l'Industrie, du Commerce et du Tourisme) | Hassan Kibeya | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock (Ministre de l'Environnement, de l'Agriculture et de l'Elevage) | Calinie Mbarushimana | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Infrastructure, Social Housing, Transport and Equipment (Ministre des Infrastructures, des Logements Sociaux, des Transports et de l'Equipement) | Egide Nijimbere | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Minister of Labour, Public Service and Social Security (Ministre du Travail, de la Fonction Publique et de la Sécurité Sociale) | Gabriel Nizigama | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (Ministre de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Culture) | Lydia Nsekera | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Minister of Communication and Media (Ministre de la Communication et des Médias) | Evelyne Butoyi | 28 Apr 2026 |
Sources: Presidency of Burundi (retrieved 25 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Edouard Normand Bigendako | - |
| Président de l'Assemblée nationale | Gélase Daniel Ndabirabe | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Président de la Cour suprême | Amb. Gamaliel Nkurunziza | 19 Nov 2024 |
Sources: Bank of the Republic of Burundi (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1323818489 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1361752507 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Burundi election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2027, general election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2027 | General election | Due | - | - |
Sources: Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$3.4bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 4.2%
- 2025
- Remittances received
- US$273m
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$35m
- 2025
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Population of Burundi
Burundi had 14.5 million people in 2025, 29th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 16.8 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
14.5
29th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
31.0 %
18th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
16.8
28th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
563
3rd most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Burundi |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 11.1 |
| 2016 | 11.2 |
| 2017 | 11.5 |
| 2018 | 11.9 |
| 2019 | 12.3 |
| 2020 | 12.6 |
| 2021 | 13.0 |
| 2022 | 13.3 |
| 2023 | 13.7 |
| 2024 | 14.1 |
| 2025 | 14.5 |
| 2026 | 14.9 (partial) |
| 2027 | 15.4 (partial) |
| 2028 | 15.8 (partial) |
| 2029 | 16.3 (partial) |
| 2030 | 16.8 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in Burundi
Prices in Burundi rose 34.1% in 2025, 4th highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 0.9% (2025) and 1.7% among people aged 15 to 24. Burundi's own survey put it at 1% in 2020. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Burundi's economy.
Inflation (2025)
34.1 %
49th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
0.9 %
2nd lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
1.7 %
3rd lowest of 53 in Africa
Unemployment, national survey (2020)
1.0 %
National survey
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Burundi |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.5 |
| 2011 | 9.6 |
| 2012 | 18.2 |
| 2013 | 7.9 |
| 2014 | 4.4 |
| 2015 | 5.5 |
| 2016 | 5.6 |
| 2017 | 16.1 |
| 2018 | -2.8 |
| 2019 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | 8.4 |
| 2022 | 18.8 |
| 2023 | 26.9 |
| 2024 | 20.2 |
| 2025 | 34.1 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate | National survey |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6 | Not published |
| 2011 | 1.6 | Not published |
| 2012 | 1.6 | Not published |
| 2013 | 1.6 | Not published |
| 2014 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 2015 | 1.5 | Not published |
| 2016 | 1.4 | Not published |
| 2017 | 1.3 | Not published |
| 2018 | 1.2 | Not published |
| 2019 | 1.0 | Not published |
| 2020 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | Not published |
| 2022 | 0.9 | Not published |
| 2023 | 0.9 | Not published |
| 2024 | 0.9 | Not published |
| 2025 | 0.9 | Not published |
| 2026 | Not published | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in Burundi
A child born in Burundi can expect to live 63.8 years (2024). 47 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
63.8
34th longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
47
26th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
28
47th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Burundi | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59.8 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 60.1 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 60.8 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 61.3 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 61.8 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 62.2 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 62.6 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 62.1 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 62.9 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 63.7 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 63.8 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Burundi |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 54 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 47 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in Burundi
71.3% of adults in Burundi can read and write (2020, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Burundi.
Adult literacy (2020)
71.3 %
27th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2020)
88.4 %
22nd highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2025)
4.5 %
15th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in Burundi
Burundi's Human Development Index was 0.439 in 2023, 187th of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.44
48th highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
8.6 %
53rd highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2023)
63
43rd highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
20.1 %
50th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Burundi | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.31 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.31 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.32 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.33 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.34 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.35 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.38 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.39 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.40 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.42 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.43 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.43 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.43 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.43 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.44 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.43 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.43 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | 0.44 | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.44 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is Burundi safe?
The US State Department rates Burundi at level 3 of 4: reconsider travel. The homicide rate is 5.7 per 100,000 people (2016). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2025)
3
43rd safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2016)
5.7
23rd lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
19
24th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in Burundi
Burundi has had 8 successful coups, the latest on 25 July 1996, and 8 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 13 May 2015: Failed coup attempt
- 2 August 2006: Coup plot
- 22 July 2001: Failed coup attempt
- 18 April 2001: Failed coup attempt
- 25 July 1996: Coup (succeeded)
- 25 April 1994: Failed coup attempt
- 27 October 1993: Coup (succeeded)
- 21 October 1993: Coup (succeeded)
Voice and accountability (2025)
29
48th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
44
40th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
17
49th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Burundi's debt
Government debt was 42% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 18.2% of public debt abroad (2024). Burundi's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
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Where Burundi ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person52nd of 53$469, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy41st of 53$6.78 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population29th of 5314.5 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area45th of 5427,834 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy36th of 5463.8 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory41st of 54Level 3, reconsider travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office22nd longest of 51Evariste Ndayishimiye, 6 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age12th youngest of 5158 years oldYoungest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Burundi. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/burundi
