| Official name | Republic of Burundi |
| Date established | 1 July 1962 (Independence from Belgium) |
| Region | Africa — East Africa, Great Lakes region |
| Capital city | Gitega (official), Bujumbura (economic center) |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~13.2 million |
| Area | 27,834 km² |
| Density | ~470/km² |
| Currency | Burundian franc (BIF) |
| Official languages | Kirundi, French, English |
| Time zone | CAT (UTC+2) |
| Calling code | +257 |
| Major religions | Christianity (majority), indigenous beliefs |
| Emergency – Police | 117 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance | 118 |
| National symbol | Drum of Burundi |
| National flower | Coffee blossom |
| National animal | Lion |
| National sport | Football |
| Literacy rate | ~76% |
| Human Development Index | 0.426 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$3.9 billion |
| Major industry | Coffee, tea, agriculture |
| National festival | Independence Day — 1 July |
| Climate | Equatorial; temperate highlands |
