Burkina Faso has experienced significant population growth over the past several decades. In 1960, the country's population was around 4.8 million, but by 2024, it has surged to over 23 million people. This rapid increase is driven by a high fertility rate—averaging around 5 children per woman—and a relatively young population, with a median age of about 17 years. Despite challenges such as limited resources, political instability, and security concerns, the population continues to grow at an annual rate of approximately 2.8%. This demographic trend presents both opportunities and challenges for Burkina Faso, particularly in areas such as education, healthcare, and employment.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,376,162 | 16 |
| 1955 | 4,614,490 | 16.9 |
| 1960 | 4,865,796 | 17.8 |
| 1965 | 5,031,519 | 18.4 |
| 1970 | 5,303,777 | 19.4 |
| 1975 | 5,673,472 | 20.7 |
| 1980 | 6,318,189 | 23.1 |
| 1985 | 7,170,932 | 26.2 |
| 1990 | 8,379,321 | 30.6 |
| 1995 | 9,946,133 | 36.3 |
| 2000 | 11,430,022 | 41.7 |
| 2005 | 13,569,965 | 49.6 |
| 2010 | 15,633,854 | 57.1 |
| 2015 | 18,133,139 | 66.2 |
| 2020 | 20,833,136 | 76.1 |
| 2022 | 21,935,389 | 80.1 |
| 2023 | 22,489,126 | 82.1 |
| 2024 | 23,042,199 | 84.2 |
| 2025 | 23,593,920 | 86.2 |
| 2030 | 26,350,155 | 96.2 |
| 2035 | 29,082,087 | 106.2 |
| 2040 | 31,773,209 | 116 |
| 2045 | 34,402,362 | 125.6 |
| 2050 | 36,938,704 | 134.9 |
| 2055 | 39,382,623 | 143.8 |
| 2060 | 41,722,080 | 152.4 |
| 2065 | 43,900,436 | 160.3 |
| 2070 | 45,881,292 | 167.6 |
| 2075 | 47,639,964 | 174 |
| 2080 | 49,157,777 | 179.5 |
| 2085 | 50,414,722 | 184.1 |
| 2090 | 51,389,656 | 187.7 |
| 2095 | 52,063,099 | 190.2 |
| 2100 | 52,426,921 | 191.5 |
Data from US Census International Database