Burkina Faso

Africa · Western Africa

Overview

Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa within Africa, alongside 15 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 23.5M, Burkina Faso ranks 59th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 86 people per km² (100th of 196 by density).

Burkina Faso's GDP is $23.1B, 119th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $982 (168th of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in Western Africa: Benin, Cape Verde, Gambia.

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Identity

Capital

Ouagadougou

Currency

CFA Franc BCEAO

XOF

Official language

Dioula, Bissa, Mooré

Continent / Region

Africa · Western Africa

People

Population

23.5MWorld Bank 2024

Population density

86 / km²

Calculated: population ÷ land area

Economy

GDP (current US$)

$23.1BWorld Bank 2024

GDP per capita

$982World Bank 2024

Geography

Land area

273,600 km²

105,638 mi²

mi² derived from km²

World Bank 2023

Trade

Exports data unavailable for this country.