Burundi Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Burundi's foreign reserves was $153.8M in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 70.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1964–2025.
Overview
Burundi's foreign reserves stood at $153.8M in 2025, a rise of +$63.5M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $153.8M by 2025. Burundi ranked 163rd globally.
Burundi’s foreign exchange reserves have risen from a modest 12,678,000.00 in 1964 to 153,812,827.47 in 2025, placing the country 163rd globally and representing a 61‑year coverage span. The reserves peaked at 332,085,022.47 in 2010, more than double the current level, before receding to a low of 2,950,265.90 in 1968, the all‑time trough. Compared with peer economies, Burundi’s reserve stock is lower than Dominica’s 171,996,608.11 but exceeds São Tomé and Principe’s 56,590,132.63, reflecting a middle position among small, low‑income states. The post‑2010 decline coincides with periods of fiscal stress and balance‑of‑payments pressures, while recent modest growth suggests improved external financing and export earnings. Continued diversification of exports and sustained macro‑economic stability will be crucial to reverse the downward trajectory and rebuild reserves toward the 2010 high.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $156.4M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $153.8M | - | - |
| 2025 | $153.8M | +$63.5M | #163 |
| 2023 | $90.3M | −$68.2M | #163 |
| 2022 | $158.5M | −$107.6M | #165 |
| 2021 | $266.2M | +$175.8M | #164 |
| 2020 | $90.3M | −$21.1M | #168 |
| 2019 | $111.4M | +$43.2M | #170 |
| 2018 | $68.1M | −$29.3M | #171 |
| 2017 | $97.4M | +$2.2M | #170 |
| 2016 | $95.2M | −$41.0M | #168 |
| 2015 | $136.1M | −$181.0M | #169 |
| 2014 | $317.1M | −$12.2M | #158 |
| 2013 | $329.3M | +$20.6M | #157 |
| 2012 | $308.8M | +$13.3M | #151 |
| 2011 | $295.4M | −$36.6M | #151 |
| 2010 | $332.1M | +$9.0M | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's foreign reserves was $153.8M in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 70.2% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's foreign reserves peaked at $332.1M in 2010.
The lowest foreign reserves in Burundi was $3.0M in 1968.
Burundi ranks 163rd globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's foreign reserves is projected to reach $153.8M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Burundi's foreign reserves was approximately 153.81 million ($153.8M) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Burundi in 2025 was $153.8M. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_reserves,
title = {Burundi Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}