Share of the urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Slum Population |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.8% |
| 2020 | 36.8% |
| 2018 | 39.5% |
| 2016 | 44.9% |
| 2014 | 50.2% |
| 2012 | 55.6% |
| 2010 | 61% |
| 2008 | 66.3% |
| 2006 | 71.7% |
| 2004 | 77% |
| 2002 | 79.7% |
| 2000 | 79.7% |
148 of 207 indicators carry a figure for Burundi, grouped by topic.