Population of Burkina Faso

As of May 2026, the population of Burkina Faso is 24.9 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 607 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.47%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 16.1 years in 2016 to 17.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 61.5 years and population density is 91.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Burkina Faso peaked in 2004, reaching around 3.16% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.42% in 2026. However, the annual increase in the number of people continues to rise, reaching around 607.16 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Burkina Faso, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 53.7 years in 2006 to 61.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 8 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Burkina Faso

The cities of Burkina Faso are mostly small, but 7 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Ouagadougou, Centre, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 2.4 million inhabitants. It is followed by Bobo-Dioulasso, Hauts-Bassins with 904.9 thousand and Koudougou, Centre-Ouest with 160.2 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Burkina Faso: