OverviewBurundi is among the poorest countries in the world on the Human Development Index, ranking 166th out of 169 countries listed. Burundi has a low GDP (gross domestic product) due to conflict, poor access to education, corruption and HIV/AIDS. The country's GDP is approximately 2.7 billion and per capita income is estimated at $171 in 2011 (compared to $300 during the 1993 crisis). The rate of economic expansion is at 2.5%, too low compared to neighboring countries due to the high level of population growth. and inert economic conditions. The country depends heavily on foreign aid to support its economy. According to the International Monetary Fund report, agriculture represents the largest share of Burundi's economy with 37.1% of gross domestic product through coffee and tea crops. The agricultural sector is the dominant employer with 94% of the workforce (most of the population lives from agriculture). Among the most cultivated crops are: tea, coffee, cotton, corn, sorghum and bananas. Coffee is the largest source of income in international trade...