Military personnel in Burundi
Burundi: Military personnel was 30,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Burundi, 1962–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2022, military personnel in Burundi stood at 30,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Burundi peaked at 51,000 people in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,000 people, in 1962.
Burundi ranks 80th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,875 people | 1,000 people | 2,000 people | 8 |
| 1970s | 5,300 people | 3,000 people | 8,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,700 people | 7,000 people | 11,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,400 people | 12,000 people | 40,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 42,400 people | 20,000 people | 51,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,000 people | 20,000 people | 30,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,000 people | 30,000 people | 30,000 people | 3 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.8146 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6552 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.581 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Burundi?
- Military personnel in Burundi was 30,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 51,000 people in 2005.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 people in 1962.
- How does Burundi rank for military personnel?
- Burundi ranks 80th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.