Burundi Country Profile

Burundi electrical distribution box requirements

Burundi uses power plugs and sockets of Type C and Type E, with a standard voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50 Hz. If your devices are compatible with these specifications, you will not need a power adapter. It is supervised by the Burundi Bureau of Standards and Quality Management (BBN), and is a required document for. In Burundi, types C and E are the official standards. Since type F plugs are identical to type E plugs, they can also be used with type E sockets. 7% in 2023): national electricity access increased from 9. This ungrounded plug is designed for devices requiring 2. 8mm round pin plugs with. In April 2024, a major step toward improving electricity access in Burundi was achieved through a partnership between the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Virunga Power and the government of Burundi.

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