Burkina Faso vs West and Central Africa (UNFPA): Refugees by host country, per 1000 population
Burkina Faso
2
in 2025
West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
6
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
79th
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank
82nd
Refugees by host country, per 1000 population over time
- Burkina Faso
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
How they compare
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) currently reports 6 against 2 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 4.
That makes West and Central Africa (UNFPA)'s figure about 3.0 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 79th and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 82nd of 109 countries.
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.62 | 2.75 | 1.12 | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 4.6 | 2.8 | West and Central Africa (UNFPA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees by host country, per 1000 population, Burkina Faso or West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA), at 6 against 2 in Burkina Faso as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees by host country, per 1000 population between Burkina Faso and West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- 4, with West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do Burkina Faso and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank globally for refugees by host country, per 1000 population?
- Burkina Faso ranks 79th and West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 82nd of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees by host country, per 1000 population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.