Burundi FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Burundi's fdi inflows was 1.16% in 2025, ranked 137th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Burundi's fdi inflows stood at 1.16% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025. Burundi ranked 137th globally.
Burundi's foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have fluctuated significantly over the past five decades, with the country's all-time peak occurring in 2013 at 4.76. This represents a substantial increase from the negative 0.06 recorded in 1999, a year marked by civil unrest and economic instability. Following a relatively stable period in the early 2000s, FDI inflows declined before rebounding in the late 2000s and early 2010s. In recent years, Burundi's FDI inflows have stabilized, currently ranking 137 globally at 1.16. This mirrors the trend in West Bank and Gaza, which also received 1.16 in FDI inflows. Burundi's FDI inflows remain lower than many of its peers, including Korea, which received 1.13 in 2025. To reverse the stagnation in FDI inflows, Burundi would need to address its reputation for political instability and improve its business environment, potentially attracting more foreign investment and stimulating economic growth.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.28% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.16% | +0.08% | #137 |
| 2024 | 1.08% | +0.09% | #134 |
| 2023 | 0.99% | +0.37% | #136 |
| 2022 | 0.63% | −0.03% | #156 |
| 2021 | 0.65% | −0.01% | #158 |
| 2020 | 0.66% | −0.40% | #135 |
| 2019 | 1.05% | +0.83% | #147 |
| 2018 | 0.23% | −2.08% | #167 |
| 2017 | 2.31% | +2.30% | #117 |
| 2016 | 0.00% | −0.26% | #179 |
| 2015 | 0.26% | −3.13% | #172 |
| 2014 | 3.39% | −1.37% | #82 |
| 2013 | 4.76% | +4.74% | #56 |
| 2012 | 0.03% | −0.12% | #184 |
| 2011 | 0.15% | +0.11% | #184 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fdi inflows improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's fdi inflows was 1.16% in 2025. Ranked 137th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's fdi inflows peaked at 4.76% in 2013.
The lowest fdi inflows in Burundi was -0.06% in 1999.
Burundi ranks 137th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's fdi inflows is projected to reach 1.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Burundi in 2025 was 1.16%. This ranks 137th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_fdi-inflows,
title = {Burundi FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}