Burkina Faso
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Ouagadougou
24,074,580
272,967 km²
West African CFA franc
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Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Ouagadougou, and it has a population of 24,074,580 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 272,967 square kilometers (approximately 105,393 square miles). Its currency is West African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 88 people per square kilometer. Burkina Faso shares land borders with 6 countries: Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger and Togo.
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Burkina Faso at a glance
Africa
88 / km²
272,967 km²
Approximately 105,393 mi² (square miles)
Ouagadougou
Economy of Burkina Faso
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Demographic indicators
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How this country has changed over time
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Population and society indicators
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Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
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Consumer goods and services price level
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering Burkina Faso
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Frequently asked questions about Burkina Faso
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 24,074,580 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Burkina Faso in square kilometers and square miles?
Burkina Faso has a total area of 272,967 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 105,393 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
The currency of Burkina Faso is West African CFA franc.