Moving to Burundi from American Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from American Samoa to Burundi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from American Samoa to Burundi, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Kirundi.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from American Samoa to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

AS
0.0
BI
5.7

American Samoa performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

AS
75.9%
BI
5.2%

Burundi performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AS
0.0t
BI
0.1t

American Samoa performs better than Burundi across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

AS
40.3%
BI
8.6%

American Samoa performs better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AS
29.8%
BI
0.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AS
$18,017
BI
$234

American Samoa generally does better on employment & economy, though Burundi leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AS
73.0 yrs
BI
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AS
10.1
BI
30.5

American Samoa performs better than Burundi across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Burundi. To live, work, or study long-term in Burundi, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burundi's immigration authority.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting American Samoa

Visa Required
Burundi passport holders need a visa to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burundi?

Usually fine from major cities in Burundi. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Burundi safe for expats?

American Samoa performs better than Burundi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Burundi is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.

How is healthcare in Burundi compared to American Samoa?

Burundi performs significantly better than American Samoa across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Burundi?

The official languages in Burundi are French and Kirundi. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

AS BI
Population 46,029 14,390,003
Currency United States Dollar ($) Burundian Franc (BIF)
Languages English, Samoan French, Kirundi
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1684 +257
Time zones 1 1