Population by age group in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Population by age group was 3.35 million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Population by age group in Burkina Faso, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in Burkina Faso stood at 3.35 million people.
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 age group in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.45 million people in 2018 and was at its lowest, 664,030 people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 704,133 people | 664,030 people | 768,806 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 871,930 people | 786,273 people | 963,356 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.10 million people | 983,860 people | 1.25 million people | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.50 million people | 1.30 million people | 1.70 million people | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 million people | 1.74 million people | 2.13 million people | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.50 million people | 2.19 million people | 2.87 million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 million people | 2.96 million people | 3.45 million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 million people | 3.35 million people | 3.42 million people | 4 |
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More population data for Burkina Faso
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 182.22 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.29 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 4.11 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 4.11 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 39,915 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 4.11 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 4.19 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.67 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population by age group in Burkina Faso?
- Population by age group in Burkina Faso was 3.35 million people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 3.45 million people in 2018.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 664,030 people in 1952.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for population by age group?
- Burkina Faso ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4.