What is the Population of Burkina Faso?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Burkina Faso has a population of approximately 24,070,553 people, making it the 58th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.30% of the world's population. With a land area of 272,967 km², the population density is roughly 88 people per km².
| Population | 24,070,553 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 58th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.30% |
| Area | 272,967 km² |
| Population density | 88 / km² |
| Demonym | Burkinabe |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 58th |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
| Taiwan | 23,317,031 | 59th |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 60th |
| Sri Lanka | 21,763,170 | 61st |
Burkina Faso compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 112,622 |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 322,463 |
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 238,533 |
| Mali | 22,395,489 | 1,240,192 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 56,785 |
Burkina Faso in context
- Burkina Faso covers 272,967 km², making it the 74th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Benin, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Togo.
- Burkina Faso is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 24,070,553 people, Burkina Faso holds about 5.5% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Burkina Faso is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Burkina Faso — FAQ
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
The population of Burkina Faso is approximately 24,070,553 (24.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Burkina Faso in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Burkina Faso at approximately 24,070,553 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Burkina Faso is the 58th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Burkina Faso?
Approximately 24,070,553 people live in Burkina Faso, making it the 58th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Burkina Faso rank by population?
Burkina Faso is the 58th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.30%.
What is the population density of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 88 people per km², based on a land area of 272,967 km².
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