Values of “Proportion of households with a handwashing facility with water and soap” are published for the 18 provinces that existed before the 2025 reform; none exist yet for the new division. The map therefore shows the population counted in 2024. Back to the 18 provinces
Province map, 2024
Hover over an area to read its value, click to open its province sheet.
Whole country 12 220 934
2025 division: 5 provinces. Indicators will be published as new surveys are carried out; meanwhile, the map shows 2024 census data.
Darker shade: higher value
- 2 041 415 to 2 086 565
- 2 086 565 to 2 190 315
- 2 190 315 to 2 358 561
- 2 358 561 to 2 677 023
- 2 677 023 to 3 311 241
View the table of values
Census population, 2024: the highest value is in Bujumbura (3 311 241), the lowest in Buhumuza (2 041 415).
| Rank | Province | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bujumbura | 3 311 241 |
| 2 | Butanyerera | 2 518 469 |
| 3 | Gitega | 2 251 956 |
| 4 | Burunga | 2 097 853 |
| 5 | Buhumuza | 2 041 415 |
National trend
The 2024 census is a single observation: it has no time series.
Ranking of the 5 provinces
From the highest value to the lowest.
- Gap between extremes
- 1 269 826 between Bujumbura and Buhumuza
Food context
IPC analysis and food prices
IPC phase 3 or above
14,0% −2,0 pts- White maize 1 450 BIF/KG +6,4 % over one month
- Maize flour 2 000 BIF/KG +8,8 % over one month
- Yellow beans 2 867 BIF/KG +5,5 % over one month
- Cassava flour 1 567 BIF/KG −2,3 % over one month
Median prices, July 2026 · All prices
Sources and notes
- Population of ordinary households, as published by the 2024 general census. Density divides population by area.
- Administrative boundaries: OCHA, COD-AB Burundi (CC BY-IGO), July 2026. Boundaries simplified for display, with no legal standing.
Compare provinces
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From 18 to 5 provinces
From the 18 former to the 5 new provinces
The 2025 territorial reform grouped the 18 provinces into 5 provinces and 42 communes. Surveys published before the reform are still shown on the 18 former provinces: they are never recalculated without a source. Each new province groups the following territories.
- Buhumuza Cankuzo Muyinga Ruyigi
- Bujumbura Bubanza Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Rural Cibitoke Rumonge 22 % of the territory Muramvya 7 % of the territory
- Burunga Bururi Makamba Rutana Rumonge 78 % of the territory Gitega 1 % of the territory
- Butanyerera Kayanza Kirundo Ngozi Muramvya 11 % of the territory
- Gitega Karusi Mwaro Gitega 99 % of the territory Muramvya 82 % of the territory
Correspondence table built by overlaying administrative boundaries, to be confirmed by the national statistics institute.
