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Burkina Faso

01:13:17 PM · October 3, 2026
Africa/Ouagadougou · UTC+00:00
☀️ 31.3°C · Clear sky · 💧 61% · 💨 1.5 km/h
BF BFA Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Burkina Faso Country Statistics

Explore Burkina Faso population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso Population

The population of Burkina Faso is 24,074,580 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.21%.

Burkina Faso GDP

The total GDP of Burkina Faso is $27.63B in the latest available data.

Burkina Faso GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Burkina Faso is 5.29%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Burkina Faso GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Burkina Faso is $1,148 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Burkina Faso Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Burkina Faso.

  • Birth rate 31.34
  • Death rate 7.92
  • Life expectancy 61.3 years
  • Population growth 2.21%

Burkina Faso Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Burkina Faso.

  • Literacy rate 41.6%
  • Internet users 28.3%

Burkina Faso Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Burkina Faso.

  • Inflation -0.59%
  • Unemployment 3.5%

Burkina Faso Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Burkina Faso.

  • Renewable energy 71.4%
  • Energy consumption 325.94
  • CO₂ emissions 0.2750
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Burkina Faso.

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Population
24,074,580
reference year 2025
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GDP
$27.63B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,148
per person
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GDP Growth
5.29%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
61.3
years
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Internet Users
28.3%
of population
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Literacy Rate
41.6%
literacy
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Inflation
-0.59%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 31.34
Death Rate 7.92
Population Growth 2.21%
Poverty Rate 43.2%
Unemployment 3.5%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 53.4%
Renewable Energy 71.4%
Energy Consumption 325.94
CO₂ Emissions 0.2750
EDUCATION DATA

Burkina Faso Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Burkina Faso.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 10.0% (2024)
Education Expenditure 5.3% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Burkina Faso Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Burkina Faso.

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International Tourist Arrivals 132K 2024
Data Year 2024
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Burkina Faso Banking Information

Central banking information for Burkina Faso.

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Central Bank Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Burkina Faso
ISO Code BF
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Burkina Faso Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Burkina Faso.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM

Location Burkina Faso
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2025

Government of Burkina Faso vs IS

Location Burkina Faso
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM

Location Burkina Faso
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Burkina Faso vs IS

Location Burkina Faso
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM

Location Burkina Faso
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Burkina Faso vs IS

Location Burkina Faso
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM

Location Burkina Faso
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Burkina Faso vs IS

Location Burkina Faso
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM

Location Burkina Faso
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Burkina Faso vs IS

Location Burkina Faso
Territory Islamic State
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Burkina Faso from 2000 onward.

Population 24,074,580 people · 2025
GDP Growth 5.29 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,148 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation -0.59 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 7.80 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 31.34 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.275 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 24,074,580 5.29 1,148 -0.59 — — —
2024 23,548,781 4.83 982 4.19 — 31.34 0.275
2023 23,025,776 3.00 873 0.74 7.80 31.64 0.272
2022 22,509,038 1.63 827 14.29 7.41 32.04 0.288
2021 21,995,243 6.94 896 3.65 7.09 32.42 0.293
2020 21,478,690 2.01 825 1.88 6.89 32.74 0.265
2019 20,961,952 5.89 765 -3.23 5.35 34.33 0.272
2018 20,438,288 6.60 777 1.96 4.94 36.01 0.265
2017 19,894,407 6.20 709 1.48 6.12 37.73 0.228
2016 19,334,856 5.96 664 0.44 5.95 38.93 0.203
2015 18,777,487 3.92 630 0.72 5.13 40.04 0.210
2014 18,229,461 4.33 765 -0.26 5.00 40.86 0.151
2013 17,695,409 5.79 760 0.53 5.56 41.70 0.172
2012 17,172,287 6.45 731 3.82 4.60 42.28 0.150
2011 16,661,908 6.62 725 2.76 4.65 42.76 0.133
2010 16,176,498 8.45 625 -0.76 5.29 43.20 0.121
2009 15,710,066 2.96 602 2.61 5.20 43.51 0.117
2008 15,258,093 5.80 619 10.66 4.97 43.92 0.125
2007 14,816,307 4.11 515 -0.23 5.78 44.19 0.110
2006 14,373,707 6.25 456 2.33 5.17 44.38 0.080
2005 13,932,123 8.66 441 6.42 4.84 44.06 0.082
2004 13,500,533 4.48 404 -0.40 5.23 44.12 0.079
2003 13,082,532 7.80 362 2.03 4.42 44.49 0.092
2002 12,680,897 4.35 286 2.18 4.18 44.48 0.085
2001 12,295,001 6.61 259 5.01 3.96 44.91 0.083
2000 11,925,546 1.89 249 -0.30 4.02 45.24 0.073
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Burkina Faso

Capital Ouagadougou
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code BFA
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