Burundi Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Burundi Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Burundi population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this is the decade after 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 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Burundi’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 3.4 million people in 1970 to 4 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew 17.6% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). 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 1980s.