Net migration metrics in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Net migration metrics was -24,957 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-24,957
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
201st
of 236 countries
All-time high
17,570
in 2004
All-time low
-50,451
in 1991
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Burkina Faso, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Burkina Faso is -24,957, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Burkina Faso peaked at 17,570 in 2004 and was at its lowest, -50,451, in 1991.
Burkina Faso ranks 201st of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -18,043 | — |
| 1951 | -18,352 | +1.7% |
| 1952 | -19,658 | +7.1% |
| 1953 | -22,136 | +12.6% |
| 1954 | -21,585 | -2.5% |
| 1955 | -21,722 | +0.6% |
| 1956 | -21,740 | +0.1% |
| 1957 | -22,148 | +1.9% |
| 1958 | -25,650 | +15.8% |
| 1959 | -22,439 | -12.5% |
| 1960 | -23,220 | +3.5% |
| 1961 | -24,687 | +6.3% |
| 1962 | -26,040 | +5.5% |
| 1963 | -26,382 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | -26,307 | -0.3% |
| 1965 | -25,398 | -3.5% |
| 1966 | -27,301 | +7.5% |
| 1967 | -26,444 | -3.1% |
| 1968 | -27,461 | +3.8% |
| 1969 | -28,406 | +3.4% |
| 1970 | -28,832 | +1.5% |
| 1971 | -34,524 | +19.7% |
| 1972 | -33,679 | -2.4% |
| 1973 | -34,452 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | -30,599 | -11.2% |
| 1975 | -30,484 | -0.4% |
| 1976 | -25,786 | -15.4% |
| 1977 | -18,914 | -26.7% |
| 1978 | -19,274 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | -18,559 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | -15,345 | -17.3% |
| 1981 | -17,797 | +16.0% |
| 1982 | -15,879 | -10.8% |
| 1983 | -11,618 | -26.8% |
| 1984 | -12,445 | +7.1% |
| 1985 | -16,623 | +33.6% |
| 1986 | -25,051 | +50.7% |
| 1987 | -29,081 | +16.1% |
| 1988 | -30,068 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | -31,843 | +5.9% |
| 1990 | -32,970 | +3.5% |
| 1991 | -50,451 | +53.0% |
| 1992 | -45,003 | -10.8% |
| 1993 | -43,784 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | -37,554 | -14.2% |
| 1995 | -38,943 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | -44,314 | +13.8% |
| 1997 | -37,200 | -16.1% |
| 1998 | -5,367 | -85.6% |
| 1999 | -1,922 | -64.2% |
| 2000 | 3,877 | -301.7% |
| 2001 | 10,654 | +174.8% |
| 2002 | 16,076 | +50.9% |
| 2003 | 15,359 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 17,570 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 9,795 | -44.3% |
| 2006 | -4,218 | -143.1% |
| 2007 | -28,202 | +568.6% |
| 2008 | -40,725 | +44.4% |
| 2009 | -40,148 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | -42,055 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | -33,391 | -20.6% |
| 2012 | -20,930 | -37.3% |
| 2013 | -33,212 | +58.7% |
| 2014 | -17,984 | -45.9% |
| 2015 | -19,726 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | -7,598 | -61.5% |
| 2017 | -14,780 | +94.5% |
| 2018 | -23,938 | +62.0% |
| 2019 | -25,240 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | -5,661 | -77.6% |
| 2021 | -13,079 | +131.0% |
| 2022 | -24,960 | +90.8% |
| 2023 | -24,957 | -0.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's -24,957 is below the median for low income countries, which is -5,233, 4.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's -24,957 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998, 6.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -568.6% | -4,218 | -28,202 |
| 2000 | +301.7% | -1,922 | 3,877 |
| 2001 | +174.8% | 3,877 | 10,654 |
| 2006 | -143.1% | 9,795 | -4,218 |
| 2021 | -131.0% | -5,661 | -13,079 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -21,347 | -25,650 | -18,043 | 10 |
| 1960s | -26,165 | -28,406 | -23,220 | 10 |
| 1970s | -27,510 | -34,524 | -18,559 | 10 |
| 1980s | -20,575 | -31,843 | -11,618 | 10 |
| 1990s | -33,751 | -50,451 | -1,922 | 10 |
| 2000s | -3,996 | -40,725 | 17,570 | 10 |
| 2010s | -23,885 | -42,055 | -7,598 | 10 |
| 2020s | -17,164 | -24,960 | -5,661 | 4 |
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More population data for Burkina Faso
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0413 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.76 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0413 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2492 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 40,542 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.35 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.034 (2100)
- Population density 182.22 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.29 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Burkina Faso?
- Net migration metrics in Burkina Faso was -24,957 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 17,570 in 2004.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was -50,451 in 1991.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for net migration metrics?
- Burkina Faso ranks 201st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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