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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
With 24,074,580 inhabitants (2025), Burkina Faso ranks 59 out of 213 in the population ranking (Africa). GDP per capita – Burkina Faso: $1,148 /inh. (2025), ranking 191 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.3 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at -0.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Burkina Faso, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Burkina Faso, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Hospital beds (189/190), Access to basic drinking water (209/211), Male life expectancy at birth (208/213).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Burkina Faso has $1,148 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Burkina Faso has 3.5 %, below the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Burkina Faso has -0.6 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Burkina Faso has 5.3 %, above the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 20.1 % | 2021 | 25 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5.3 % | 2025 | 46 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3 % | 2025 | 83 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $73.9B | 2025 | 118 of 201 |
| GDP | $27.6B | 2025 | 120 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $670 /inh. | 2021 | 163 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $3,072 /inh. | 2025 | 187 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $980 /inh. | 2025 | 188 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $1,148 /inh. | 2025 | 191 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | -0.6 % | 2025 | 7 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Real interest rate | 6.1 % | 2021 | 57 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 6.3 % | 2021 | 101 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 43.3 % | 2025 | 111 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 8.8 % | 2025 | 180 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 82.6 % | 2025 | 13 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 51.8 % | 2025 | 21 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.6 % | 2025 | 25 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 70 % | 2025 | 28 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 6.4 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.5 % | 2025 | 56 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.7 % | 2025 | 123 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 31.6 % | 2025 | 170 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $11.1B | 2025 | 101 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 35 % | 2025 | 102 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 65 % | 2025 | 124 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -4 % | 2024 | 132 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 30 % | 2025 | 140 of 192 |
| High-technology exports | 1.6 % | 2024 | 145 of 185 |
| Services exports | $532.8M | 2024 | 148 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 7.5 % | 2023 | 33 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.6 % | 2024 | 92 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $311.9M | 2025 | 130 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.1 % | 2025 | 137 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $173M | 2019 | 145 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 67,000 arr. | 2020 | 181 of 202 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 3.3 % | 2025 | 24 of 165 |
| Tax revenue | 18.7 % | 2024 | 61 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 64.2 % | 2024 | 74 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 17.8 % | 2025 | 82 of 187 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 22.4 % | 2024 | 83 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 19.6 % | 2023 | 112 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2024 | 127 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -5.4 % | 2024 | 132 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 48.8 % | 2024 | 73 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 22.7 % | 2025 | 134 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19.9 % | 2025 | 40 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 30.1 % | 2025 | 52 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 60 % | 2025 | 104 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 15.9 % | 2024 | 126 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 6.6 % | 2025 | 138 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.2 % | 2025 | 149 of 185 |
| Services | 41.5 % | 2025 | 184 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 41.2 % | 2025 | 15 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 78.1 per 100 | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Population | 24,074,580 inhab. | 2025 | 59 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 99.3 per 100 women | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 90.2 % | 2024 | 99 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 124 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 76.9 % | 2010 | 139 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 56.1 % | 2025 | 194 of 213 |
| Urban population | 28.9 % | 2025 | 195 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.7 % | 2025 | 199 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 17.3 yrs | 2023 | 213 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.11 children/woman | 2024 | 23 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 31.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 25 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.21 % | 2025 | 37 of 213 |
| Death rate | 7.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 81 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 141 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 55.5 yrs | 2023 | 163 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 19.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 168 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 31 per 100,000 | 2019 | 169 of 188 |
| Male suicide rate | 38.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 174 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 43.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 176 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 74.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 185 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 63.4 yrs | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 61.3 yrs | 2024 | 205 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 59.1 yrs | 2024 | 208 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 7.8 % | 2023 | 65 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.5 % | 2024 | 86 of 152 |
| Measles vaccination | 88 % | 2024 | 111 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 11.7 % | 2024 | 121 of 167 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 57 per 100,000 | 2024 | 122 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 43.8 % | 2023 | 143 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 0.95 per 1,000 | 2023 | 170 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.15 per 1,000 | 2022 | 175 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 0.2 per 1,000 | 2020 | 189 of 190 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 31.8 % | 2024 | 194 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 29.9 % | 2024 | 201 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 50 % | 2024 | 209 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 4.4 % | 2024 | 11 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 7.7 % | 2024 | 14 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 4.5 % | 2024 | 18 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 10.7 % | 2024 | 20 of 196 |
| Average weight of women | 59 kg | 2013 | 35 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 65.2 kg | 2013 | 37 of 48 |
| Tobacco use | 11.6 % | 2024 | 45 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 18.7 % | 2024 | 46 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 4.5 % | 2024 | 73 of 165 |
| Average height of women | 160.2 cm | 2014 | 82 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 4.9 L/person | 2024 | 95 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 169.3 cm | 2014 | 117 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 168 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 22.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 180 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 76.9 % | 2010 | 13 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 94.9 % | 2010 | 23 of 114 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 4 % | 2020 | 24 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.74 | 2003 | 27 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.72 | 2003 | 32 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 67.4 % | 2020 | 44 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.58 | 2003 | 72 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 28 % | 2020 | 128 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 3.1 % | 2024 | 130 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.6 % | 2020 | 137 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.2 % | 2021 | 53 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.3 % | 2021 | 73 of 169 |
| Gini index | 37.4 | 2021 | 101 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 42.1 % | 2021 | 154 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 3,611 km | 2026 | 55 of 230 |
| Total area | 274,200 km² | 2024 | 73 of 212 |
| Land area | 273,600 km² | 2024 | 73 of 212 |
| Population density | 86.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 113 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 12.3 ° | 2026 | 142 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 200 m | 2026 | 15 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 748 mm | 2022 | 110 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 297 m | 2026 | 116 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 555 m³/inh. | 2022 | 153 of 181 |
| Highest point | 749 m | 2026 | 175 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 28.9 % | 2024 | 32 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 62.6 % | 2024 | 36 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 16.8 % | 2025 | 108 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 12.3 % | 2024 | 154 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.64 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.16 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 137 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.19 | 2025 | 148 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 161 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive not from multiparty elections | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2022 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2022 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Closed autocracy | 2025 | 32 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.32 | 2025 | 62 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.56 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.55 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.62 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.46 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.39 | 2025 | 134 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.35 | 2025 | 136 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.31 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.26 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.37 | 2025 | 69 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 41 pts | 2024 | 82 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.48 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.22 | 2025 | 107 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.62 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.27 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.63 | 2025 | 145 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.92 | 2025 | 158 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.2 | 2025 | 164 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.79 | 2025 | 165 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.8 | 2025 | 194 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 9.3 % | 2010 | 43 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 18.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 9.5 % | 2025 | 158 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 80.3 /100 | 2025 | 64 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 81.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 67.4 /100 | 2025 | 102 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -1.6 pts | 2025 | 161 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.3 per 100,000 | 2017 | 58 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party, withdrawal notified | 2026 | 6 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 63.9 % | 2021 | 26 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 21 % | 2022 | 93 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 31.3 % | 2022 | 120 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 242 per 100,000 | 2023 | 165 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 79.8 % | 2015 | 168 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 85.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 189 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 18.8 % | 2022 | 43 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.1 /10 | 2024 | 63 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 9.8 % | 2018 | 104 of 137 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $226 | 2024 | 136 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $74.22 | 2024 | 137 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 9.7 % | 2021 | 184 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 38.2 % | 2021 | 132 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has about 24,074,580 inhabitants (2025), ranking 59 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?
GDP per capita is $1,148 /inh. (2025): Burkina Faso ranks 191 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Burkina Faso?
Annual inflation is -0.6 % (2025); Burkina Faso ranks 7 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Burkina Faso?
The unemployment rate is 3.5 % (2025); Burkina Faso ranks 56 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Burkina Faso stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Burkina Faso has $1,148 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Burkina Faso come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.