Equal Resource Distribution Index in Burundi

Burundi: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.076 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.076
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
172nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.473
in 1990
All-time low
0.061
in 1916
Years of data
110
1916–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Burundi, 1916–2025

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Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Burundi is 0.076, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and down 70.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Burundi peaked at 0.473 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.061, in 1916.

That places Burundi 172nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1910s 0.061 0.061 0.061 4
1920s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1930s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1940s 0.061 0.061 0.061 10
1950s 0.084 0.084 0.084 10
1960s 0.1286 0.103 0.152 10
1970s 0.2071 0.152 0.314 10
1980s 0.3976 0.387 0.44 10
1990s 0.3984 0.366 0.473 10
2000s 0.3445 0.323 0.366 10
2010s 0.2517 0.174 0.323 10
2020s 0.116 0.071 0.154 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Burundi?
Equal resource distribution index in Burundi was 0.076 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 0.473 in 1990.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.061 in 1916.
How does Burundi rank for equal resource distribution index?
Burundi ranks 172nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.