Rwanda vs Burundi: What the Numbers Mean

Rwanda has a population of 14,569,341 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Burundi has a population of 14,390,003 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 179,338 people, with Rwanda in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Rwanda has a density of 553 people per km² across 26,338 km², while Burundi has a density of 517 people per km² across 27,834 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.