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Office

Central bank governor, Burundi

Title: Gouverneur de la Banque de la République du Burundi

Current holder

Edouard Normand Bigendako

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Central bank governor of Burundi?

Edouard Normand Bigendako is the Central bank governor of Burundi.

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Sources: Bank of the Republic of Burundi (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Burundi in numbers

Population (2025): 14.5 million; 29th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 469 US$; 52nd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 34.1%; 4th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 0.9%; 52nd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 42%; 41st highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 63.8 years; 34th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2020): 71.3%; 27th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 44; 40th most stable of 54 in Africa

All data on Burundi · Who Burundi owes · Natural resources in Burundi · East Africa compared · Burundi against its neighbours

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PollsAfrica (2026). Central bank governor, Burundi. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/burundi/central-bank-governor