Burundi’s Healthcare Sector

Fun Fact
Since 2014, Jogging was banned in Burundi because the president thinks it allows people to plot against the government.

Did you Know?
One of three first countries to use performance-based financing.

61.25 Years
Life expectancy,
2018

1.84
GDP growth (annual %),
2019

Exported products
Gold ($113M), Coffee ($46.9M), Tea ($25.7M),
2017

9.13
Exports of goods and services as a % of GDP,
2019

Imported products
Refined petroleum ($139M), Packaged medicaments ($36.9M), Mixed minerals/ chemical fertilizers ($29.9M),
2017

32.37
Imports of goods and services as % of GDP,
2019

$610M deficit
Balance of trade,
2017