Capital: Ouagadougou
Population
Total Population:
23,548,781
Natural Increase:
2.2%
Density:
82 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
33.2%
Ethnic Origins:
There are no official data on ethnic groups in Burkina Faso. However, the country has about sixty ethnic groups of unequal demographic importance, which do not always occupy precise geographical areas. Among the many ethnic groups are the Yarse, Dioula, Peul, Songhay, Gourounsi, Gourmantché and Mossé. (
Burkinabe National Tourist Office)
Official Language:
French
Other Languages Spoken:
It is estimated that 70 languages are spoken in Burkina Faso, of which about 66 are indigenous. The main languages are Mossi, Dyula, Fulfulde and Gourmanché.
Business Language(s):
French
Religion:
Muslim 63.8%, Roman Catholic 20.1%, Animiste 9%, Protestant 6.2%, other 0.2%, none 0.7%
Literacy Rate:
23.6%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Ouagadougou
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
Country Overview
Area:
274,200 km²
Type of State:
Presidential republic. As of 2025, Burkina Faso remains under military rule, and the transition back to a civilian-led presidential republic has been repeatedly delayed.
Type of Economy:
Low-income, primarily agricultural economy dependent on international aid..
The economy is slowing down due to security and political tensions affecting economic activity and agricultural production, although efforts are being made to maintain investment in infrastructure.
HDI*:
0.459/1
HDI (World Rank):
186/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Burkina Faso, dial 00
To call Burkina Faso, dial +226
Internet Suffix:
.bf
Households with a computer:
6.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.8 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
17.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
21.7% of the Population
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