The population of Burundi has been astronomical, with a growth rate of 2.7% as of 2022.
The population has doubled since 2001 and is expected to double again by 2050 if nothing is done and assuming a constant rate of growth.
Despite this, people's incomes have been declining, resulting in a loss of purchasing power as the costs of goods and services increase.
As a result of lack of capital accumulation and technological advancement, Burundi is heavily reliant on subsistence agriculture, which supports approximately 90% of the population.
There has been a decrease in agriculture production in proportion to the growth of the population, resulting in food insecurity,
which has contributed to the stagnation of economic growth in the country.
