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

International Monetary Fund

No 2026/150, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Burundi is a fragile, low‑income country facing 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.

Pages: 117
Date: 2026-06-23
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