The GDP composition of Burundi in 2023 shows agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing as the leading sector, contributing 37.68% to the economy. The services sector follows closely with a share of 34.58%. Significant contributions also come from mining, manufacturing, and utilities at 11.89%, while wholesale, retail trade, restaurants, and hotels account for 7.83%. Transport, storage, and communication, as well as construction, together contribute a smaller share with 4.66% and 3.36% respectively. Recent trends show marginal growth in the services and industrial sectors, with sluggish advancement in agriculture, affecting sectoral balance and economic diversification.
Future trends to watch for in Burundi's GDP composition include:
- A potential increase in the industrial sector due to mining and manufacturing initiatives.
- Economic diversification efforts aimed at reducing dependency on agriculture.
- Continued growth in the services sector, leveraging technological advancements and improved infrastructure.
- Policy reforms and investments are important to sustain growth and enhance sectoral contributions to the GDP.
Top countries in GDP Composition by Sector
| # | 6 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing | 37.68 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Services | 34.58 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Mining, Manufacturing, Utilities | 11.89 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Wholesale, retail trade, restaurants and hotels | 7.83 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Transport, storage and communication | 4.66 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Construction | 3.36 | 2016 |
