Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso Statistics
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Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso means "Land of Upright People" with proud cultural identity and artistic traditions. The country has Sahel landscape with gold mining and cotton production. Burkinabé culture emphasizes dignity, traditional music, and community solidarity.
The nation has tropical savanna climate with distinct rainy and dry seasons. Burkina Faso has experienced political instability with military interventions. The country has agricultural economy and significant emigration.
Ouagadougou is capital with vibrant film festival FESPACO showcasing African cinema. Burkina Faso has diverse ethnic groups and linguistic variety. The nation has French as official language with Moore widely spoken.
Traditional Burkinabé culture includes mask dancing, griots storytelling, and craft traditions. The country has religious diversity with Islam, Christianity, and traditional beliefs. Burkinabé cuisine features millet, rice, and West African dishes.
The population is 22 million with young demographics and rural lifestyle. Burkina Faso offers cultural pride, artistic heritage, and West African authenticity in landlocked Sahel nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 49.854.228 | +0.04% | 182.2 |
| 2090 | 49.338.636 | +0.2% | 180.3 |
| 2080 | 47.909.726 | +0.43% | 175.1 |
| 2070 | 45.317.075 | +0.71% | 165.6 |
| 2060 | 41.703.264 | +0.98% | 152.4 |
| 2050 | 37.304.383 | +1.31% | 136.3 |
| 2040 | 32.193.645 | +1.7% | 117.7 |
| 2030 | 26.730.324 | +2.05% | 97.7 |
| 2025 NOW | 24.074.580 | +2.23% | 88 |
| 2020 | 21.478.690 | +2.47% | 78.5 |
| 2015 | 18.777.487 | +3.01% | 68.6 |
| 2010 | 16.176.498 | +2.97% | 59.1 |
| 2005 | 13.932.123 | +3.2% | 50.9 |
| 2000 | 11.925.546 | +3.03% | 43.6 |
| 1995 | 10.386.722 | +2.6% | 38 |
| 1990 | 9.159.356 | +2.67% | 33.5 |
| 1985 | 7.999.935 | +2.93% | 29.2 |
| 1980 | 6.947.900 | +2.72% | 25.4 |
| 1975 | 6.147.569 | +2.04% | 22.5 |
| 1970 | 5.610.304 | +1.76% | 20.5 |
| 1965 | 5.152.833 | +1.61% | 18.8 |
| 1960 | 4.778.621 | +1.44% | 17.5 |
| 1955 | 4.469.053 | +1.25% | 16.3 |
| 1950 | 4.213.152 | - | 15.4 |
