Burundi—Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #34 of 43Updated August 2026
Latest Value
13.7%
2027
YoY Change
+4.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#34
of 43 countries
Maximum
13.7%
2004
Minimum
-17.6%
2007
CAGR
-0.0%
24 years
Last
13.7%
Previous
13.0%
Highest
13.7%
Lowest
-17.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Burundi's gross national savings (% of GDP) was 13.0% in 2026, ranking #34 out of 43 countries. This represents a +4.9% change from 2026. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 13.7% (2004) and the lowest was -17.6% (2007). The IMF WEO projects 13.7% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
In 2026, Burundi's gross national savings were 12.9% of GDP, ranking 35th globally, up from 12.5% in 2025.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 13.7% | +4.9% |
| 2026 | 13.0% | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 12.5% | +13.6% |
| 2024 | 11.0% | +46.0% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | +81.9% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | -54.6% |
| 2021 | 9.1% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 8.8% | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | +29.3% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 6.7% | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 5.8% | +136.0% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | +146.4% |
| 2013 | -5.3% | -7.5% |
| 2012 | -4.9% | -610.1% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -74.0% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | -58.4% |
| 2009 | 8.9% | +240.7% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | +114.8% |
| 2007 | -17.6% | -331.8% |
| 2006 | -4.1% | -129.7% |
| 2005 | 13.7% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 13.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 13.0% | +4.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 13.7% | +4.9% |
Top Countries — Gross National Savings (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chad | 35.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Zambia | 34.8% | 2026 |
| 3 | Gabon | 34.1% | 2026 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 33.0% | 2026 |
| 5 | Lesotho | 30.4% | 2026 |
| 6 | Benin | 29.8% | 2026 |
| 7 | Botswana | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 28.0% | 2026 |
| 9 | Equatorial Guinea | 27.3% | 2026 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 26.4% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Gross national savings as a percentage of GDP. The aggregate of savings by households, businesses, and government.
Methodology
GDP minus total consumption plus net income from abroad. Represents the portion of national income not consumed.
Unit
Percent of GDP