Rank #31 by World Population
🇧🇫Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso has a population of 23,025,776, ranking #31 in the world. The capital is Ouagadougou. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Low income
23,025,776
Population
#31
World Rank
61.1
Life Expectancy
$873
GDP Per Capita
Burkina Faso, #31 by world population
Burkina Faso Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Burkina Faso had a population of 4,778,621 in 1960 and 23,548,781 in 2024, a 4.9× growth over 64 years. The peak was 23,548,781 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.52%.
23,548,781
Population (2024)
4,778,621
Population (1960)
23,548,781
Peak (2024)
2.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,778,621 |
| 1961 | 4,848,224 |
| 1962 | 4,919,672 |
| 1963 | 4,993,623 |
| 1964 | 5,071,034 |
| 1965 | 5,152,833 |
| 1966 | 5,237,933 |
| 1967 | 5,326,348 |
| 1968 | 5,418,644 |
| 1969 | 5,513,177 |
| 1970 | 5,610,304 |
| 1971 | 5,707,999 |
| 1972 | 5,807,234 |
| 1973 | 5,911,927 |
| 1974 | 6,024,904 |
| 1975 | 6,147,569 |
| 1976 | 6,280,635 |
| 1977 | 6,428,734 |
| 1978 | 6,590,984 |
| 1979 | 6,763,903 |
| 1980 | 6,947,900 |
| 1981 | 7,140,271 |
| 1982 | 7,340,197 |
| 1983 | 7,551,129 |
| 1984 | 7,772,256 |
| 1985 | 7,999,935 |
| 1986 | 8,228,847 |
| 1987 | 8,457,109 |
| 1988 | 8,687,435 |
| 1989 | 8,921,175 |
| 1990 | 9,159,356 |
| 1991 | 9,394,632 |
| 1992 | 9,629,275 |
| 1993 | 9,871,713 |
| 1994 | 10,123,798 |
| 1995 | 10,386,722 |
| 1996 | 10,655,942 |
| 1997 | 10,934,223 |
| 1998 | 11,240,664 |
| 1999 | 11,574,928 |
| 2000 | 11,925,546 |
| 2001 | 12,295,001 |
| 2002 | 12,680,897 |
| 2003 | 13,082,532 |
| 2004 | 13,500,533 |
| 2005 | 13,932,123 |
| 2006 | 14,373,707 |
| 2007 | 14,816,307 |
| 2008 | 15,258,093 |
| 2009 | 15,710,066 |
| 2010 | 16,176,498 |
| 2011 | 16,661,908 |
| 2012 | 17,172,287 |
| 2013 | 17,695,409 |
| 2014 | 18,229,461 |
| 2015 | 18,777,487 |
| 2016 | 19,334,856 |
| 2017 | 19,894,407 |
| 2018 | 20,438,288 |
| 2019 | 20,961,952 |
| 2020 | 21,478,690 |
| 2021 | 21,995,243 |
| 2022 | 22,509,038 |
| 2023 | 23,025,776 |
| 2024 | 23,548,781 |
Demographics
| Population | 23,025,776 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.27% |
| Urban Population | 27.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.19 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 61.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 44.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 41.6% |
Economy & Trade
$873
GDP Per Capita
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Low income
Income Level
63.1%
Trade (% of GDP)
67,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
7.8%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.15
Physicians per 1,000
5.3%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
41.6%
Literacy Rate
44.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
21.7%
Electricity Access
25.4%
Internet Users
112
Mobile Subs per 100
84.2
People per km2
-24,957
Net Migration
Environment
22.2%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Burkina Faso in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso has a population of 23,025,776, ranking #31 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.27%.
Life expectancy in Burkina Faso is 61.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 44.9 per 1,000 live births.
Burkina Faso's GDP per capita is $873. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.
27.8% of Burkina Faso's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 84.2 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Burkina Faso is 41.6%. The country spends 5.3% of GDP on education.
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