Burkina Faso Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 59th most populous · Low income
Population right now (estimate)
24,766,051
The population of Burkina Faso is about 24,766,051 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 24.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.30% of the world's people.
Burkina Faso is ranked 59th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.2% a year, roughly 1,476 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 37.3 million. That is 5.1 times its 1960 population of 4.8 million. Population density is 90 people per square kilometre. 29% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
24.6 million
Yearly change
+2.19%
World rank
59th
Share of world
0.30%
Density
90/km²
Land area
273,600 km²
Life expectancy
61.3 yrs
Births per woman
4.11
GDP per capita
$1,148
GDP
$27.6B
Population of Burkina Faso, 1960–2050
Burkina Faso population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,778,621 | — | 17 |
| 1970 | 5,610,304 | +1.76% | 21 |
| 1980 | 6,947,900 | +2.72% | 25 |
| 1990 | 9,159,356 | +2.67% | 33 |
| 2000 | 11,925,546 | +3.03% | 44 |
| 2010 | 16,176,498 | +2.97% | 59 |
| 2020 | 21,478,690 | +2.47% | 79 |
| 2024 | 23,548,781 | +2.27% | 86 |
| 2026proj. | 24,601,700 | +2.19% | 90 |
| 2030proj. | 26,730,324 | +2.05% | 98 |
| 2040proj. | 32,193,645 | +1.70% | 118 |
| 2050proj. | 37,304,383 | +1.31% | 136 |
Burkina Faso vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 7.2 times as many people as Burkina Faso. Bangladesh is 15.2 times more densely populated.
Burkina Faso population: questions and answers
What is the population of Burkina Faso in 2026?
About 24,601,700 (24.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Burkina Faso's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.19% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Burkina Faso?
About 90 people per km², with a land area of 273,600 km².
What will the population of Burkina Faso be in 2050?
About 37.3 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou.
What is the life expectancy in Burkina Faso?
61.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.