International migrant stock in Burundi

Burundi: International migrant stock was 2.8% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
2.8%
World rank
138th
of 216 countries
All-time high
6.0%
in 1990
All-time low
1.9%
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Burundi, 1990–2024

234561990200720241990: 6 % of population1995: 4.2 % of population2000: 1.9 % of population2005: 2.5 % of population2010: 2.6 % of population2015: 2.7 % of population2020: 2.7 % of population2024: 2.8 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

Burundi recorded 2.8% for international migrant stock in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Burundi peaked at 6.0% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2000.

Burundi ranks 138th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Burundi, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 6.0%
1995 4.2% -30.0%
2000 1.9% -54.8%
2005 2.5% +31.6%
2010 2.6% +4.0%
2015 2.7% +3.8%
2020 2.7% +0.0%
2024 2.8% +3.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.1% 4.2% 6.0% 2
2000s 2.2% 1.9% 2.5% 2
2010s 2.7% 2.6% 2.7% 2
2020s 2.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 136 Togo 3.0% compare
  2. 137 Benin 2.9% compare
  3. 138 Japan 2.8% compare
  4. 140 Eswatini 2.7% compare
  5. 140 Kyrgyzstan 2.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Burundi?
International migrant stock in Burundi was 2.8% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2000.
How does Burundi rank for international migrant stock?
Burundi ranks 138th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 2,112 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.