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Burkina Faso· by the numbers

24,407,653
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing24,074,580 (World Bank, 2025) + +525,799/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 341 on Earth

Burkina Faso's population is 24,074,580 (2025) — the 59th-largest in the world and the 20th-largest in Africa, growing by about 525,799 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Burkina Faso Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#59 of 217
24,074,580
Area
274,200 km²
88.0 km² land area
GDP#118 of 186
$27.6B
GDP / capita
$1,148
2025
#118 economy overall
Price level#145 of 200
34 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.29%
1 in 341 people on Earth lives in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population24,074,580 people
#59 / 217
GDP$27.6B
#118 / 186
Average income$980 GNI per person
#169 / 182
Life expectancy61.3 years
#208 / 217
Average height171.9 cm (male)
#115 / 200
Median age17.3 years, half older
#207 / 220
Cleanest air37.32 µg/m³ PM2.5
#173 / 200
Safest countries1.3 homicides / 100k
#62 / 196
Most dangerous1.3 homicides / 100k
#133 / 196
Internet users28.3% of population online
#167 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Burkina Faso's Population Growth

Yes — Burkina Faso's population rose by 525,799 people (+2.23%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.1 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Burkina Faso Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
88.0 people / km²
273,600 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
17.3 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
61.3 years
M 59.1 · F 63.4
Average height2019
171.9 cm (male)
female 161.3 cm
Homicide rate2017
1.3 per 100,000
#62 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
37.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
28.9 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.1 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−27,130 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.7 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 11,994,178Female — 12,080,402
0-4 · Male: 1,718,3490-4 · Female: 1,668,4560-45-9 · Male: 1,689,1855-9 · Female: 1,638,2995-910-14 · Male: 1,622,64810-14 · Female: 1,574,55110-1415-19 · Male: 1,407,84115-19 · Female: 1,370,13415-1920-24 · Male: 1,147,15320-24 · Female: 1,125,41120-2425-29 · Male: 944,15925-29 · Female: 939,60625-2930-34 · Male: 784,86730-34 · Female: 791,85630-3435-39 · Male: 671,29935-39 · Female: 683,52535-3940-44 · Male: 562,61740-44 · Female: 578,04840-4445-49 · Male: 440,46545-49 · Female: 463,49945-4950-54 · Male: 321,69950-54 · Female: 355,97750-5455-59 · Male: 241,46255-59 · Female: 284,22255-5960-64 · Male: 179,30060-64 · Female: 223,74060-6465-69 · Male: 124,06165-69 · Female: 166,08765-6970-74 · Male: 74,40070-74 · Female: 110,33770-7475-79 · Male: 40,90575-79 · Female: 65,16875-7980+ · Male: 23,76880+ · Female: 41,48680+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Ouagadougou
2,415,266
2
Bobo-Dioulasso
904,920
3
Koudougou
160,239
4
Saaba
136,011
5
Ouahigouya
124,587
6
Kaya
121,970
7
Banfora
117,452
8
Pouytenga
96,469
9
Houndé
87,151
10
Fada N'gourma
73,200
11
Nioko I
65,263
12
Dédougou
63,617

Where is Burkina Faso Located?

Capital
Ouagadougou
Currency
Franc (XOF)
Language(s)
French, MOS
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
273,600 km²
Area (GeoNames)
274,200 km²
Borders
6 countries
Shares a border with
NigerBeninGhanaCote d'IvoireTogoMali

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso's population is 24,074,580 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #59 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Burkina Faso?

24,074,580 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Burkina Faso's population density?

88.0 people per km², based on a land area of 273,600 km².

What is Burkina Faso ranked in population worldwide?

#59 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Burkina Faso?

61.3 years on average (2024) — 59.1 for men, 63.4 for women.

What is Burkina Faso's GDP?

$27.6B, ranking #118 of 186 economies we track — $1,148 per capita.

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