Population by five year age group in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Population by five year age group was 3.35 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.35 million
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
44th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.45 million
in 2018
All-time low
664,030
in 1952
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by five year age group in Burkina Faso, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by five year age group in Burkina Faso stood at 3.35 million.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by five year age group in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.45 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 664,030, in 1952.
That places Burkina Faso 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by five year age group in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 672,651 | — |
| 1951 | 666,010 | -1.0% |
| 1952 | 664,030 | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 671,802 | +1.2% |
| 1954 | 687,360 | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 703,553 | +2.4% |
| 1956 | 719,573 | +2.3% |
| 1957 | 735,645 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 751,904 | +2.2% |
| 1959 | 768,806 | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 786,273 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 804,040 | +2.3% |
| 1962 | 822,304 | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 840,884 | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 859,890 | +2.3% |
| 1965 | 879,653 | +2.3% |
| 1966 | 899,963 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 920,743 | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 942,190 | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 963,356 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 983,860 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 1.00 million | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 1.02 million | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 1.05 million | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 1.07 million | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 1.10 million | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 1.13 million | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 1.16 million | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 1.21 million | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 1.25 million | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 1.30 million | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 1.34 million | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 1.39 million | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.44 million | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 1.48 million | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 1.53 million | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 1.57 million | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 1.62 million | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 1.66 million | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 1.70 million | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.74 million | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 1.78 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 1.81 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 1.85 million | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 1.89 million | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.93 million | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 1.97 million | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 2.02 million | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 2.07 million | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 2.13 million | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 2.19 million | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.25 million | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 2.31 million | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 2.38 million | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 2.45 million | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 2.52 million | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 2.60 million | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 2.69 million | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 2.78 million | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 2.87 million | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 2.96 million | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 3.05 million | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 3.13 million | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 3.20 million | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 3.27 million | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 3.33 million | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 3.39 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 3.43 million | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.45 million | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 3.44 million | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.42 million | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 3.38 million | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 3.36 million | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 3.35 million | -0.3% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 3.35 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.35 million, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 3.35 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.19 million, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 704,133 | 664,030 | 768,806 | 10 |
| 1960s | 871,930 | 786,273 | 963,356 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.10 million | 983,860 | 1.25 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.50 million | 1.30 million | 1.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 million | 1.74 million | 2.13 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.50 million | 2.19 million | 2.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 million | 2.96 million | 3.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 million | 3.35 million | 3.42 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
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 population by five year age group in Burkina Faso?
- Population by five year age group in Burkina Faso was 3.35 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by five year age group recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 3.45 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest population by five year age group recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 664,030 in 1952.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for population by five year age group?
- Burkina Faso ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by five year age group rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. 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 Population by five year age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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