Burkina Faso Population 2023

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Burkina Faso population 2023

  • As of Monday, November 7, 2022, the population of Burkina Faso was estimated to be 22,246,950, according to the latest United Nations data. In mid-year 2020, the estimated population of Burkina Faso was 20,903,273, according to UN data.
  • In terms of the world’s total population, Burkina Faso accounts for 0.27%. The country ranks 59th among all countries and dependencies based on population.
  • The population density of Burkina Faso is 76 people per square kilometer, or 198 people per square mile. The country has a total land area of 273,600 square kilometers, or 105,638 square miles.
  • In 2020, 30.6% of the population in Burkina Faso lived in urban areas, equivalent to 6,397,911 people. The median age in the country is 17.6 years, which is relatively low compared to other countries.
  • It is worth noting that Burkina Faso has a young and rapidly growing population, which presents both challenges and opportunities for the country’s future development. The government has implemented various policies and programs to address population growth and improve the well-being of its citizens.

The Population of Burkina Faso (2020 And Its Historical)

Year Population Yearly %
Change		 Yearly
Change		 Migrants (net) Median Age Fertility Rate Density (P/Km²) Urban
Pop %		 Urban Population Country’s Share of
World Pop		 World Population Burkina Faso
Global Rank
2020 20,903,273 2.86 % 581,895 -25,000 17.6 5.23 76 30.6 % 6,397,911 0.27 % 7,794,798,739 59
2019 20,321,378 2.89 % 569,912 -25,000 17.1 5.56 74 30.0 % 6,092,387 0.26 % 7,713,468,100 59
2018 19,751,466 2.91 % 558,232 -25,000 17.1 5.56 72 29.4 % 5,798,770 0.26 % 7,631,091,040 59
2017 19,193,234 2.93 % 546,877 -25,000 17.1 5.56 70 28.7 % 5,516,730 0.25 % 7,547,858,925 60
2016 18,646,357 2.96 % 535,733 -25,000 17.1 5.56 68 28.1 % 5,245,912 0.25 % 7,464,022,049 60
2015 18,110,624 3.02 % 501,081 -25,000 17.0 5.65 66 27.5 % 4,985,855 0.25 % 7,379,797,139 60
2010 15,605,217 3.06 % 436,657 -25,000 16.7 6.08 57 24.6 % 3,844,025 0.22 % 6,956,823,603 64
2005 13,421,930 2.95 % 362,798 -25,000 16.6 6.43 49 21.5 % 2,890,728 0.21 % 6,541,907,027 65
2000 11,607,942 2.84 % 303,613 -27,500 16.4 6.73 42 17.8 % 2,071,267 0.19 % 6,143,493,823 67
1995 10,089,878 2.75 % 255,769 -30,000 16.3 6.93 37 15.1 % 1,526,708 0.18 % 5,744,212,979 73
1990 8,811,034 2.66 % 216,625 -36,740 16.3 7.07 32 13.8 % 1,217,208 0.17 % 5,327,231,061 77
1985 7,727,907 2.52 % 181,013 -43,480 16.6 7.17 28 12.3 % 953,160 0.16 % 4,870,921,740 77
1980 6,822,843 2.08 % 133,660 -43,480 17.1 7.02 25 8.8 % 600,776 0.15 % 4,458,003,514 78
1975 6,154,545 1.82 % 105,989 -34,053 17.8 6.70 22 6.3 % 390,628 0.15 % 4,079,480,606 80
1970 5,624,600 1.68 % 89,946 -28,945 18.3 6.56 21 5.7 % 323,163 0.15 % 3,700,437,046 77
1965 5,174,870 1.39 % 69,116 -28,945 18.8 6.35 19 5.2 % 268,985 0.15 % 3,339,583,597 74
1960 4,829,288 1.35 % 62,427 -20,432 19.1 6.24 18 4.7 % 226,977 0.16 % 3,034,949,748 74
1955 4,517,155 1.06 % 46,539 -20,432 19.4 6.10 17 4.2 % 191,862 0.16 % 2,773,019,936 74

Source: Estimation of Burkina Faso’s population is from United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. ( World Population Prospects: The 2019 Revision).

Burkina Faso Population Future Forecast

-25,000

Year Population Yearly %
Change		 Yearly
Change		 Migrants (net) Median Age Fertility Rate Density (P/Km²) Urban
Pop %		 Urban Population Country’s Share of
World Pop		 World Population Burkina Faso
Global Rank
2020 20,903,273 2.91 % 558,530 -25,000 17.6 5.23 76 30.6 % 6,397,911 0.27 % 7,794,798,739 59
2025 23,995,149 2.80 % 618,375 -25,000 18.2 5.23 88 33.8 % 8,113,116 0.29 % 8,184,437,460 58
2030 27,404,039 2.69 % 681,778 -25,000 19.0 5.23 100 37.1 % 10,163,069 0.32 % 8,548,487,400 56
2035 31,106,139 2.57 % 740,420 -25,000 19.8 5.23 114 40.4 % 12,558,811 0.35 % 8,887,524,213 55
2040 35,051,012 2.42 % 788,975 -25,000 20.7 5.23 128 43.6 % 15,282,220 0.38 % 9,198,847,240 55
2045 39,175,624 2.25 % 824,922 -25,000 21.7 5.23 143 46.8 % 18,314,837 0.41 % 9,481,803,274 52
2050 43,432,184 2.08 % 851,312   22.7 5.23 159 49.9 % 21,677,231 0.45 % 9,735,033,990 50

Source: Estimation of Burkina Faso’s population is from United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. ( World Population Prospects: The 2019 Revision).

Burkina Faso Demographics

LIFE EXPECTANCY INFANT MORTALITY DEATHS UNDER AGE 5

62.98 years

(life expectancy at birth, both sexes)

45.1

(infant deaths per 1,000 live births)

69.8

(per 1,000 live births)

Main Cities by Population in Burkina Faso

Main Cities by Population in Burkina Faso

(includes boroughs, districts, urban agglomerations, etc.)

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Ouagadougou 1,086,505
2 Bobo-Dioulasso 360,106
3 Koudougou 87,347
4 Ouahigouya 61,096
5 Banfora 60,288
6 Dedougou 45,341
7 Kaya 39,229
8 Dori 37,806
9 Tenkodogo 37,658
10 Reo 37,535
11 Hounde 36,593
12 Fada N’gourma 33,910
13 Koupela 32,052
14 Kombissiri 30,137
15 Garango 29,076
16 Nouna 29,048
17 Leo 26,884
18 Kongoussi 26,338
19 Diapaga 26,013
20 Kokologo 25,958
21 Zorgo 23,892
22 Yako 22,904
23 Djibo 22,223
24 Titao 19,131
25 Po 17,924
26 Tougan 17,590
27 Boulsa 17,489
28 Gourcy 16,765
29 Bousse 15,868
30 Manga 15,173

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