Burundi: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Burundi

IMF Staff Country Reports, June 23, 2026

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Burundi is described as a fragile, low‑income country with structural challenges, including weak institutions and high vulnerability to external shocks.
The legacy of the 2015 crisis and the conflict in neighboring DRC constrain development.
Recent years have been characterized by low growth, high and volatile inflation, shortages, and external imbalances.
A positive terms of trade shock since 2025, together with a fiscal adjustment in FY2025/26, have helped reduce imbalances and improve economic prospects.
In January 2026, the government launched a “Macroeconomic Stabilization Plan” aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability through tighter fiscal and monetary policies, and advancing structural and sectoral reforms.

Low growth, high and volatile inflation, shortages, and external imbalances have marked recent years.
A positive terms of trade shock since 2025 has supported an improvement in external conditions.
Fiscal adjustment in FY2025/26 contributed to reducing macroeconomic imbalances.
The government launched a “Macroeconomic Stabilization Plan” in January 2026, focusing on tighter fiscal and monetary policies and structural and sectoral reforms.

Restore macroeconomic stability through:
- Tighter fiscal policies.
- Tighter monetary policies.
- Advancement of structural and sectoral reforms.

Subject: Debt sustainability analysis, External debt, Foreign exchange, Public debt
Keywords: Africa, Debt sustainability analysis, exchange restriction, Financial Sector Assessment Program, Global, IMF resident, IMF-World Bank mission, Middle East, public finance management

1. Recent Developments, 2019–25
- 1. Recent Developments, 2019–25 (Markdown version)
- 1. Recent Developments, 2019–25 (PDF)