Capital of Burundi: Gitega
The capital of Burundi is Gitega. Burundi sits in Africa, has a population of 12,889,576, and uses the BIF. Official languages include Kirundi, French.
Quick facts
- Capital: Gitega
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~12,889,576
- Area: 27,834 km²
- Population density: 463 people per km²
- Official languages: Kirundi, French
- Currency: BIF
- ISO code: BI
How big is Burundi?
By population, Burundi ranks 78th in the world, holding roughly 0.16% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 143rd.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Burundi has 463 people per square kilometre, which is about 7.8 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Burundi is the 30th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Burundi in population are Benin (13,352,864) and Tunisia (12,356,117).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Haiti (27,750 km²) and Equatorial Guinea (28,051 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Kirundi is listed as an official language of Burundi alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Burundi uses the BIF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Burundi in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Burundi belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Burundi and a page on the flag of Burundi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Burundi?
The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
What is the population of Burundi?
About 12,889,576, making it the 78th most populous country in the world.
How big is Burundi?
27,834 square kilometres, ranking 143rd by land area, at a density of 463 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Burundi use?
The BIF, which no other country uses.