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World dashboard / Burundi

Sub-Saharan Africa · UN member

BurundiBDIA healthier future.

Burundi’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v20.2 / 100

10/12 core measures · 2020–2024

Life expectancy63.8

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy56.8

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage49 / 52

Dated numerical series · 0 source-context notes.

Inspect Burundi’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

MeasureYearValueFoundation component score
Life expectancy202463.834.5
Under-five mortality202447.152.9
Maternal mortality202339221.6
Suicide mortality20217.769.4
Premature chronic-disease mortality202124.829.1
Tuberculosis incidence20248383.4
Child stunting202452.80
Essential health-service coverage20234848
DTP immunization20248989
Fine-particle air pollution202335.744.2
Zero suicide

7.11 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.413
Zero needless suffering

0.426 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.19
Zero poverty

74.2 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2020

Score multiplier ×0.063

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling
Annual deaths avoided20.1K

Of 80.2K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored1.1M

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished331.2K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed1.5M

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 18.2K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Burundi · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Burundi · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

63.8 years
95.542.1GOAL 9020002024
North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Burundi
Yearyears
202463.8
202363.7
202262.9
202162.1
202062.6
201962.2
201861.8
201761.3
201660.8
201560.1
201459.8
201359.2
201258.5
201157.8
201057.1
200956.4
200855.6
200754.8
200654
200553.1
200452.2
200351
200249.9
200148.5
200047.6
burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

56.8 years
85.234.6GOAL 8020002023
North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Burundi
Yearyears
202356.8
202255.8
202155.3
202055.6
201956.2
201855.9
201755.6
201655.3
201554.9
201454.5
201354
201253.4
201152.8
201052.1
200951.4
200850.5
200749.4
200648.1
200544.7
200443.6
200342.5
200241.5
200140.6
200039.8
outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

47.1 per 1,000 live births
172.20GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 live births
202447.1
202348.7
202250.3
202152.3
202054.3
201956.2
201858.5
201760.9
201663.7
201566.9
201470.6
201374.9
201279.6
201184.7
201090.2
200996.1
2008102.6
2007109.5
2006116.6
2005123.7
2004130.4
2003136.6
2002142.3
2001147.5
2000152.4
outcomes2024

Infant mortality

30.5 per 1,000 live births
99.90GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 live births
202430.5
202331.4
202232.4
202133.5
202034.6
201935.7
201837
201738.4
201640
201541.8
201443.9
201346.4
201249.1
201152
201055.1
200958.4
200862.1
200766
200669.9
200573.8
200477.4
200380.6
200283.5
200186.1
200088.4
outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

19.1 per 1,000 live births
410GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 live births
202419.1
202319.4
202219.8
202120.3
202020.7
201921.2
201821.7
201722.3
201622.8
201523.5
201424.2
201325.1
201225.9
201126.9
201027.9
200929
200830
200731
200631.9
200532.8
200433.7
200334.4
200235.1
200135.7
200036.3
outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

392 per 100,000 live births
971.80GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 100,000 live births
2023392
2022412
2021447
2020441
2019449
2018464
2017482
2016501
2015525
2014533
2013555
2012575
2011597
2010614
2009612
2008635
2007655
2006670
2005685
2004687
2003705
2002743
2001799
2000860
outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

7.7 per 100,000 people
12.40GOAL 020002021
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 100,000 people
20217.7
20206.7
20196.9
20186.9
20177
20167
20156.9
20147.1
20137
20127.1
20117.2
20107.3
20097.3
20087.2
20077.7
20068.2
20058.4
20049
20039.4
20029.8
200110.3
200010.9
outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

35.5 per 100,000 people
40.10GOAL 020002019
North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Burundi
Yearper 100,000 people
201935.5
201835.2
201734.9
201634.8
201534.4
201433.6
201333.8
201233.8
201133
201033.2
200933
200833
200733.4
200633.1
200529.9
200429.7
200329.8
200229.3
200130.2
200030.3
outcomes2016

Intentional homicide

5.6 per 100,000 people

Historical evidence · 2016. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

6.40GOAL 020122016
North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Burundi
Yearper 100,000 people
20165.6
20154.2
20145.2
20135
20125
outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

24.8 % probability ages 30–70
38.50GOAL 020002021
North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Burundi
Year% probability ages 30–70
202124.8
202024.1
201923.9
201823.9
201724.1
201624.1
201524.1
201424.5
201324.5
201224.6
201124.7
201025
200925.1
200825.3
200726.1
200627.3
200528.4
200429.7
200330.4
200231.4
200132.7
200034.1
burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

5,833,382 healthy life-years
9.1M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
20235,833,382
20225,964,294
20215,981,861
20205,860,447
20195,757,692
20156,026,180
20106,379,198
20008,056,068
burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

4,508,559 life-years
8.3M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Burundi
Yearlife-years
20234,508,559
20224,653,041
20214,688,445
20204,636,976
20194,614,742
20154,964,347
20105,436,484
20007,368,066
burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

1,324,823 healthy life-years
1.5M0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
20231,324,823
20221,311,253
20211,293,416
20201,223,471
20191,142,950
20151,061,833
2010942,714
2000688,002
outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

80,205 deaths
113.4K73.1K20002023
North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Burundi
Yeardeaths
202380,205
202282,712
202183,069
202081,196
201977,288
201578,840
201082,947
2000109,234
outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

974 deaths
1.1K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Burundi
Yeardeaths
2023974
2022952
2021885
2020920
2019913
2015821
2010717
2000666
burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

78,411 healthy life-years
88.6K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
202378,411
202274,131
202174,297
202069,899
201954,191
201548,604
201042,797
200030,328
burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

81,430 healthy life-years
92K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
202381,430
202266,466
202163,346
202058,469
201944,614
201536,763
201030,035
200021,192
burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

12,962 healthy life-years
14.6K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
202312,962
202212,551
202112,050
202011,666
201911,370
201510,542
20108,959
20005,802
burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

4,153 healthy life-years
4.7K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Burundi
Yearhealthy life-years
20234,153
20224,018
20213,878
20203,697
20193,613
20153,405
20103,028
20001,850
disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

83 per 100,000 people
240.70GOAL 020002024
North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Burundi
Yearper 100,000 people
202483
202386
202289
202193
202097
2019102
2018106
2017112
2016118
2015124
2014130
2013136
2012142
2011148
2010154
2009160
2008168
2007175
2006182
2005188
2004194
2003200
2002205
2001209
2000213
disease2024

New HIV infections

0.14 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
1.80GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
20240.1
20230.1
20220.2
20210.2
20200.2
20190.2
20180.2
20170.3
20160.4
20150.4
20140.5
20130.5
20120.5
20110.6
20100.7
20090.6
20080.8
20070.8
20060.9
20050.9
20041
20031.2
20021.2
20011.5
20001.6
disease2024

Malaria incidence

314.9 per 1,000 at risk
483.10GOAL 020002024
North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 at risk
2024314.9
2023323.3
2022342.3
2021350
2020345.1
2019345.3
2018350.8
2017346.3
2016321.3
2015285
2014250.9
2013235
2012232.2
2011245.4
2010259.3
2009281.6
2008288.8
2007287.9
2006287.8
2005284.5
2004296
2003343.5
2002388.1
2001416.1
2000427.5
disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

4.3 % ages 20–79
4.52.520112024
North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Burundi
Year% ages 20–79
20244.3
20112.7
disease2024

Tobacco use

10.1 % adults 15+
310GOAL 020002024
North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Burundi
Year% adults 15+
202410.1
202310.5
202210.9
202011.7
201514.1
201017.5
200719.9
200521.8
200027.4
disease2020

Alcohol consumption

4.2 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
7.93.620002020
North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Burundi
Yearlitres pure alcohol per adult 15+
20204.2
20194.1
20184.1
20174.2
20164.2
20154.2
20144.3
20134.1
20124.7
20115.2
20106.2
20096.3
20086.4
20076.4
20066.4
20056.4
20046.6
20036.9
20027.1
20017.5
20007.5
disease2024

Child stunting

52.8 % children under 5
72.30GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Burundi
Year% children under 5
202452.8
202358
202255.8
202050.9
201954
201856.6
201655.9
201252
201057.6
200557.7
200064
disease2024

Child wasting

7.8 % children under 5
10.20GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Burundi
Year% children under 5
20247.8
20234.7
20225
20205.7
20194.8
20184.8
20165.1
20128
20106
20059
20008.1
diseaseDATA GAP

Undernourishment

— % of population
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Undernourishment observations for Burundi
Year% of population
care2023

Essential health-service coverage

48 index 0–100
11013GOAL 10020002023
North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Burundi
Yearindex 0–100
202348
202248
202145
202048
201949
201846
201746
201647
201549
201450
201345
201247
201142
201040
200939
200838
200737
200631
200524
200423
200324
200225
200125
200024
care2024

DTP immunization

89 % children ages 12–23 months
102.677.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Burundi
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202489
202389
202291
202194
202093
201993
201890
201791
201694
201594
201495
201396
201296
201196
201096
200994
200892
200799
200692
200587
200483
200382
200281
200181
200080
care2024

Measles immunization

86 % children ages 12–23 months
103.668.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Burundi
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202486
202386
202289
202190
202090
201992
201888
201790
201693
201593
201494
201398
201293
201193
201092
200991
200884
200788
200692
200587
200478
200376
200275
200173
200072
care2021

Skilled birth attendance

76.5 % of births
109.715.5GOAL 10020002021
North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Burundi
Year% of births
202176.5
202087.4
201998.6
201886.2
201779.1
201677.6
201278.4
201060.3
200531.8
200025.2
care2024

Adolescent birth rate

52.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
89.248.320002024
North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Burundi
Yearbirths per 1,000 women ages 15–19
202452.5
202353.4
202254.1
202154.8
202055.7
201956.5
201857.4
201758.5
201660.4
201562.7
201464.7
201367.5
201272
201175.6
201077.8
200976.5
200872.4
200775.3
200678
200581
200484
200385
200283.5
200181.7
200081.9
care2023

Current health expenditure

9.1 % of GDP
12.23.320002023
North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Burundi
Year% of GDP
20239.1
20228.7
20218.9
202010.7
20199.1
20187.3
20177
20167.1
20156.3
20147.2
20138.6
20128.6
201110.1
201011.3
20099.2
20087.7
20079.2
20068.7
20057.6
20047.1
20035.3
20025.3
20015.7
20004.2
care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

24.5 % of health expenditure
66.415.220002023
North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Burundi
Year% of health expenditure
202324.5
202225.2
202124.3
202020.5
201922.2
201827.1
201729
201628.4
201531.2
201431
201320.9
201222.4
201125.5
201028.2
200935.5
200842.9
200741.1
200639.7
200539.2
200438.6
200350.3
200249.8
200145.4
200061.1
care2022

Physician availability

0.1 per 1,000 people
0.1030.01820002022
North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 people
20220.1
20210.1
20200.1
20180.1
20170.1
2015<0.1
20140.1
20130.1
2012<0.1
2011<0.1
2010<0.1
2004<0.1
20000.1
care2023

Nurses & midwives

0.8 per 1,000 people
1.10.08820042023
North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Burundi
Yearper 1,000 people
20230.8
20220.7
20211
20200.9
20190.6
20180.8
20170.8
20150.6
20140.6
20130.6
20120.6
20110.6
20100.6
20040.2
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Burundi
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Burundi
Year% of population
environment2023

Handwashing facilities

6.4 % of population
112.20GOAL 10020042023
North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Burundi
Year% of population
20236.4
20226.3
20216.2
20206.2
20196.1
20186.1
20176.1
20166.1
20156.1
20146.1
20136.1
20126.1
20116.1
20106.1
20096.1
20086.1
20076
20066
20055.9
20045.9
environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

35.7 µg/m³
460.28GOAL 520002023
North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Burundi
Yearµg/m³
202335.7
202236.3
202136.8
202038
201939.9
201832.1
201732.5
201639
201539.7
201436.8
201341.3
201240.4
201140.9
201040.3
200936.9
200840.3
200739
200637.8
200537.2
200438.3
200336.8
200236.6
200138.2
200038.6
environment2023

Clean cooking access

0.1 % of population
1130GOAL 10020002023
North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Burundi
Year% of population
20230.1
20220.2
20210.1
20200.1
20190.2
20180.2
20170.2
20160.2
20150.2
20140.2
20130.2
20120.2
20110.2
20100.2
20090.2
20080.2
20070.2
20060.2
20050.3
20040.2
20030.3
20020.3
20010.3
20000.3
environment2024

Electricity access

20.1 % of population
112.70GOAL 10020002024
North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Burundi
Year% of population
202420.1
202311.6
202210.3
202110.2
20209.1
20199.8
20189.5
20179.3
20168.5
20157.9
20147
20136.9
20126.5
20116.2
20105.3
20095.4
20084.8
20074.7
20062.7
20053.2
20043.7
20033.4
20023.1
20012.8
20002.5
opportunity2020

Extreme poverty

74.2 % of population
92.10GOAL 020062020
North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Burundi
Year% of population
202074.2
201375.8
200681.5
opportunity2025

Unemployment

0.9 % of labor force
3.50.61320002025
North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Burundi
Year% of labor force
20250.9
20240.9
20230.9
20220.9
20211.1
20201
20191
20181.1
20171.3
20161.4
20151.4
20141.6
20131.6
20121.6
20111.6
20101.6
20091.6
20081.6
20072.4
20063.2
20053.2
20043.2
20033.1
20023.2
20013.2
20003.1
opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

77.5 % ages 15+
80.774.320002025
North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Burundi
Year% ages 15+
202577.5
202477.8
202378.1
202278.4
202178.2
202077.7
201978.9
201879.1
201779.1
201678.8
201578.3
201477.7
201377.6
201277.4
201177.3
201077.2
200976.9
200876.6
200775.8
200675
200576
200476.8
200377.7
200278.5
200179.3
200080.1
opportunity2025

Income per person

1,067 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
1.1K967.120002025
North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Burundi
Yearinternational dollars, constant 2021 PPP
20251,067
20241,048
20231,033
20221,028
20211,032
20201,028
20191,055
20181,043
20171,021
20161,007
2015992
20141,019
20131,011
2012999
2011992
2010988
2009985
2008999
2007992
2006995
2005979
20041,007
2003997
20021,041
20011,025
20001,030
opportunity2020

Income inequality

37.5 Gini index 0–100
39.332.720062020
North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Burundi
YearGini index 0–100
202037.5
201338.6
200633.4
opportunity2020

Primary-school completion

47.6 % of relevant age group
109.814.8GOAL 10020002020
North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Burundi
Year% of relevant age group
202047.6
201951.6
201855.4
201761.3
201662
201560.1
201466.9
201369.1
201262.6
201157.8
201052.5
200948.1
200841.7
200747.8
200534.9
200432.5
200330.2
200225.7
200125.3
200024.6
opportunity2020

Adult literacy

71.3 % adults 15+
106.741.3GOAL 10020002020
North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Burundi
Year% adults 15+
202071.3
201768.4
201665.7
201461.3
200848.1
200059.3
opportunity2024

Internet use

8.6 % of population
1130GOAL 10020002024
North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Burundi
Year% of population
20248.6
20237.2
20227.1
20216.8
20206.4
20196.1
20184
20172.7
20162.2
20152
20141
20131.3
20121.2
20111.1
20101
20090.9
20080.8
20070.7
20060.7
20050.5
20040.3
20030.2
20020.1
20010.1
20000.1
opportunity2017

Birth registration

83.5 % children under 5

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

105.254.8GOAL 10020052017
North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Burundi
Year% children under 5
201783.5
201075.2
200560

A starting agenda for Burundi

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

  • Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
  • Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
  • Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
  • Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.
WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗
Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

  • Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
  • Detect and treat disease earlier.
  • Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
  • Protect households from harmful health-care costs.
WHO universal health coverage ↗
Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

  • Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
  • Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
  • Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
  • Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.
International development goals ↗

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