Highest Income in Burundi

Top 26 cities ranked by highest income

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Burundi

Highest Income — Burundi

1 Kayogoro 17 $251

2 Zanandore 13 $251

3 Vyanda 10 $251

4 Ruyigi 21 $251

5 Rutana 20 $251

6 Rumonge 26 $251

7 Ngozi 19 $251

8 Muyinga 18 $251

9 Muramvya 13 $251

10 Mpanda 09 $251

11 Makamba 17 $251

12 Mabanda 17 $251

13 Kirundo 16 $251

14 Bubanza 09 $251

15 Kayanza 15 $251

16 Karusi 13 $251

17 Kanyosha 25 $251

18 Isale 25 $251

19 Gitega 13 $251

20 Gatumba 25 $251

21 Cibitoke 12 $251

22 Cendajuru 11 $251

23 Cankuzo 11 $251

24 Bwambarangwe 16 $251

25 Bururi 10 $251

26 Bujumbura 24 $251

The highest-income cities in Burundi represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Kayogoro leads with a median household income of $251. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Kayogoro earn $251 — that's -100% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 13 is well-represented with 2 cities in the top income rankings.

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