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Francophone Immigration: Burundi

Burundi

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Total population 2023
13,689,450
Labour force (15 years and older): Additional information - Labour force
43.06%
Official language(s):

French

Kirundi

English

French and English speakers Additional information - French and English speakers

French speakers
9%
English speakers
There is no official data on English speakers.
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area: 14.78%
Rural area: 85.22%
Geographical distribution of the population - Table
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area 14.78%
Rural area 85.22%

Predominant sectors of activity

  1. Agriculture, fishing and related production
  2. Manufacturing industry
  3. Mining
  4. Information and Communications Technology
  5. Education and Early Childhood
Distribution of primary, secondary, tertiary sectors
Distribution of sectors - Table
Distribution of sectors
Primary 40%
Secondary 18%
Tertiary 42%

Additional information - Labour force

Definition according to the World Bank: The total labour force includes people aged 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization’s definition of the economically active population, that is, all individuals who provide labour for the production of goods and services during a given period. This definition includes both workers and job seekers. While national practices vary in the treatment of groups such as armed forces personnel and seasonal or part-time workers, in general, the labour force includes armed forces personnel, job seekers and first-time job seekers, but excludes homemakers and other caregivers and workers in the informal sector who are not paid.

Additional information - % French and English speakers

English became the third official language in 2014, but its presence remains limited.

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Primary sector: all economic activities producing raw materials (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and, to some extent, mining)

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Secondary sector comprises all economic activities corresponding to the transformation of raw materials into productive or consumer goods. (This is the industrial sector.)

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Tertiary sector: sector of economic activities including trade, transport, services, etc.

The information contained in these pages is subject to change. Updates will be made as often as possible.

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