Burkina Faso
- Capital:
- Ouagadougou
- Continent:
- Africa
- Region(s):
- Western Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
- Largest Cities:
- Ouagadougou, Saaba, Kaya
- Abbreviation:
- BFA
24,601,700
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
24,601,700
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Burkina Faso's population is projected to be 49,771,490 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24,601,700 | 2.27% | 59 |
| 2025 | 24,074,580 | 2.31% | 59 |
| 2020 | 21,478,690 | 2.46% | 60 |
| 2019 | 20,961,952 | 2.56% | 60 |
| 2018 | 20,438,288 | 2.73% | 60 |
| 2017 | 19,894,407 | 2.89% | 59 |
| 2015 | 18,777,487 | 3.03% | 61 |
| 2010 | 16,176,498 | 3.03% | 64 |
| 2005 | 13,932,123 | 3.16% | 63 |
| 2000 | 11,925,546 | 2.8% | 65 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24,601,700 | 2.27% | 59 |
| 2032 | 27,815,170 | 2.05% | 58 |
| 2037 | 30,567,560 | 1.91% | 56 |
| 2042 | 33,260,948 | 1.7% | 56 |
| 2047 | 35,842,178 | 1.51% | 55 |
| 2052 | 38,242,572 | 1.31% | 57 |
| 2057 | 40,459,357 | 1.13% | 56 |
| 2062 | 42,497,031 | 0.99% | 53 |
| 2067 | 44,325,774 | 0.85% | 52 |
| 2072 | 45,928,075 | 0.71% | 50 |
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Ouagadougou has a metropolitan area population of 3,149,586, comprising 12.8%% of Burkina Faso's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouagadougou | 3,149,586 | 12.8% |
| 2 | Saaba | 404,768 | 1.65% |
| 3 | Kaya | 282,835 | 1.15% |
| 4 | Koudougou | 276,333 | 1.12% |
| 5 | Ouahigouya | 256,447 | 1.04% |
| 6 | Dori | 239,550 | 0.97% |
| 7 | Fada N'gourma | 234,043 | 0.95% |
| 8 | Banfora | 196,506 | 0.8% |
| 9 | Komsilga | 194,807 | 0.79% |
| 10 | Sideradougou | 190,542 | 0.77% |
As of 2026, Burkina Faso has a total population of 24,601,700, ranking as the 59th most populous nation in the world.
Burkina Faso has a net population change of approximately 1,446 people per day, driven by 2,048 births, 524 deaths, and net emigration of 78 people.
Burkina Faso represents 0.31% of the total global population and 1.55% of Africa's population.
Burkina Faso has a population density of 89.9 people per km² (approximately 232.9 per mi²), making it the 122nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 97.73% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Burkina Faso is Mossi (52%) , followed by Fulani (8.4%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Burkina Faso, comprising 63.2% of the population.