Burundi Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Burundi Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Burundi population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. Burundi’s official name is the Republic of Burundi. The country is located on the south-eastern coast of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Rwanda to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Tanzania to the east and southeast. Eventually, Burundi gained independence from France on July 1 , 1962.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Burundi from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this is the decade during Burundi’s independence in 1962. Despite advancements, only about 14% of the population lives in urban areas. Click here to review the Burundi country overview.

Chart of Burundi Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Burundi’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 2.7 million people in 1960 to 3.4 million people in 1969. As a result, the population grew 25.9% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Burundi is approximately 61.5 years.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Burundi has increased from 48.1 years in 1990 to about 61.5 years in 2021. To conclude, Burundi maintains sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Burundi’s population growth in the 1970s.