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Burundi
Burundi · BDI · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
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Overview
Burundi is a small, densely populated, and landlocked East African nation, one of the poorest countries globally, with a history of ethnic conflict and political instability. Its economy is overwhelmingly agrarian, relying heavily on coffee exports. The country faces severe challenges in poverty reduction, food security, and governance.
Leadership
Évariste Ndayishimiye
President
Government: Presidential Republic
Economy
GDP
$4.0B
GDP per Capita
$300
GDP Growth
+3.5%
Inflation
15.0%
Unemployment
1.5%
Agriculture (coffee, tea, cotton)Mining (gold, coltan)Services
Trade
Key Exports
CoffeeTeaGoldCottonHides
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachineryPetroleum productsConsumer goods
Top Partners
Democratic Republic of CongoRwandaKenyaTanzaniaBelgium
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