BFA · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
24.07 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
61.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,074,580 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.21 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 84.2 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 31.34 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.92 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.11 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 61.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 43.6 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 41.6 percent | 2023 |
| Urban Population (%) | 28.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Mossi
Official
52.9%
Fula
Official
7.8%
Gourmantche
Official
6.8%
Other
Official
6.6%
Dyula
Official
5.7%
Bissa
Official
3.3%
Gurunsi
Official
3.2%
French
Official
2.2%
Bwamu
Official
2.0%
Dagara
Official
2.0%
San
Official
1.7%
Marka
Official
1.6%
Bobo
Official
1.5%
Senufo
Official
1.5%
Lobi
Official
1.2%
Religions
Muslim
Major
63.8%
Roman Catholic
20.1%
Animiste
9.0%
Protestant
6.2%
None
0.7%
Other
0.2%