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Burundi

Burundi

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Burundi

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalGitega
CurrencyBurundian Franc (BIF)
LanguagesKirundi, French, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$262.18
Employer Tax9%
CapitalGitega
CurrencyBurundian Franc (BIF)
LanguagesKirundi, French, English
Payroll FrequencyMonthly
GDP per Capita$262.18
Employer Tax9%

Talent Landscape Analysis

Burundi is a landlocked country located in East Africa. Agriculture is their main economic activity, employing 90% of the population. Apart from this, resources such as petroleum, copper and nickel are currently being explored as a potential source of income for the country.

Major economic Cities

Bujumbura, Gitega, Muyinga

Skills in demand

Country sales manager, Finance major, Risk Manager, Project Management Director, Supply chain director.

Burundi map

Salary Data

Some common jobs in Burundi with average monthly salaries are mentioned below;

Employing in Burundi

Employers are mandated to observe the Burundi Labor Code when employing locals in the country. The following sections provide information regarding these laws.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employment contracts in Burundi must be expressed in one of the country’s official languages (Kirundi, French or English) provided that both the employer and employee understands it.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for employees in Burundi must not exceed 12 months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

A 13th month pay in Burundi is not mandatory.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Workers in Burundi are entitled to the following benefits upon employment:

  • Statutory Leaves (maternity leave, annual leave, sick leave)
  • Social Security benefits (old age benefits, work injury benefits, survivor benefits, etc.)

Employee Contract

Basic

 

Employment contracts in Burundi must be expressed in one of the country’s official languages (Kirundi, French or English) provided that both the employer and employee understands it.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period for employees in Burundi must not exceed 12 months.

 

13th Month Pay

 

A 13th month pay in Burundi is not mandatory.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Workers in Burundi are entitled to the following benefits upon employment:

  • Statutory Leaves (maternity leave, annual leave, sick leave)
  • Social Security benefits (old age benefits, work injury benefits, survivor benefits, etc.)

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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