Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
People: Burkinabe
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 24.1 million. Its capital city is Ouagadougou, and the most widely spoken official language is French. Burkina Faso is landlocked, sharing borders with 6 neighbouring countries.
By the numbers, Burkina Faso is the 58th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.30% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 74th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 88 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Burkina Faso — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Ouagadougou |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 24,070,553 |
| Area | 272,967 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) Fr |
| Official Language | French |
| Dialling Code | +226 |
| Internet TLD | .bf |
| Timezone | UTC |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BF / BFA |
| Borders | Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burkina Faso
What is the capital and currency of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), symbol Fr.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What currency does Burkina Faso use?
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol: Fr).
What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?
The official language of Burkina Faso is French.
What is the dialling code for Burkina Faso?
The international dialling code for Burkina Faso is +226.
What side of the road does Burkina Faso drive on?
Burkina Faso drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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