Located in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Burundi is surrounded by Tanzania to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the north and bordered by Lake Tanganyika to the southwest. With an estimated population of 14 million people, Burundi is densely populated, with an estimated density ratio of 442 people per square kilometer. Burundi is landlocked and has a low-income economy, with 85 % of the population employed in the agricultural sector.

In 2024, the Government of Burundi developed a new national development framework: Burundi vision “Emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060”. To operationalize this vision, the government has updated the National Development Plan (NDP), which aims to change the Burundian economy for strong, lasting, and inclusive growth, creating good jobs for everyone, and improving social well-being.

The ruling party, CNDD-FDD has dominated the political scene since 2005. Following the 2025 election, the ruling party has secured 100 out of 103 seats in the National Assembly and 10 out of 13 seats in the Senate. The presidential elections are scheduled for 2027

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