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Burkina Faso

Africa · Western Africa · capital Ouagadougou

About Burkina Faso

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Ouagadougou is the seat of national government for Burkina Faso, a country in Western Africa.

What is the population of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a population of about 23.0 million people, the 60th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso covers 272,967 square kilometers (105,393 square miles), making Burkina Faso the 75th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso borders 6 countries: Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo.

What is the life expectancy in Burkina Faso?

Life expectancy at birth in Burkina Faso is 61.1 years, the 207th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Burkina Faso in?

Burkina Faso is in Africa, in the Western Africa region. Burkina Faso is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Burkina Faso
Populationtotal people23.0Mpeople60th
Land Areatotal km²273.0Kkm²75th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$873.48198th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$20.1B124th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth61.1years207th
Urban Population% living in cities27.8%198th
Internet Users% of people online17.0%186th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman4.19births/woman22nd
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year67.0Karrivals/year161st
Forest Cover% of land forested22.4%129th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.6%125th
Military Spending% of GDP4.1%of GDP13th
Renewable Energy% of energy use71.4%26th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change0.7%177th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP5.3%of GDP41st
Health Spending% of GDP7.8%of GDP65th
Arable Land% of land arable28.9%32nd
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$109.4M146th

Borders Burkina Faso6 countries

Benincapital Porto-NovoGhanacapital AccraIvory Coastcapital YamoussoukroMalicapital BamakoNigercapital NiameyTogocapital Lomé

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Regional hubs

All countries in Africa58 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 BF · alpha-3 BFA · Western Africa

Where Burkina Faso stands18 of 21 rankings

13thMilitary % GDP4.1% of GDP22ndFertility4.19 births/woman26thRenewables %71.4%

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