Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Burundi
Burundi: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▬ Flat
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Burundi, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Burundi is 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Burundi peaked at 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1991 and was at its lowest, 595 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
That places Burundi 164th out of 165 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 665.1 international-$ in 2011 prices | 595 international-$ in 2011 prices | 736 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 701.3 international-$ in 2011 prices | 615 international-$ in 2011 prices | 764 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 939.8 international-$ in 2011 prices | 866 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,042 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,037 international-$ in 2011 prices | 952 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,119 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 967.5 international-$ in 2011 prices | 772.32 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 713.44 international-$ in 2011 prices | 691.62 international-$ in 2011 prices | 739.76 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 723.32 international-$ in 2011 prices | 694 international-$ in 2011 prices | 748 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 720.29 international-$ in 2011 prices | 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices | 723.19 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 161 Niger 1,008 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 162 Democratic Republic of Congo 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 163 Liberia 811.22 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 165 Central African Republic 596.39 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More climate change data for Burundi
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
- Population growth 2.4% (2025)
- Population, total 14.39 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 5.8% (2025)
- Urban population 3.70 million (2025)
- Urban population 25.7% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 16.69 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Burundi?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Burundi was 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1,150 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1991.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 595 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Burundi rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- Burundi ranks 164th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.