Population in the largest city in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Population in the largest city was 27.7 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
27.7
World rank
84th
of 179 countries
All-time high
27.7
in 2020
All-time low
4.67
in 1955
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Population in the largest city in Burkina Faso, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the largest city in Burkina Faso is 27.7, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in Burkina Faso peaked at 27.7 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.67, in 1955.
Burkina Faso ranks 84th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 4.67 | 4.67 | 4.67 | 1 |
| 1960s | 5.25 | 4.97 | 5.53 | 2 |
| 1970s | 6.27 | 6.04 | 6.51 | 2 |
| 1980s | 11.29 | 9.87 | 12.71 | 2 |
| 1990s | 13.57 | 13.53 | 13.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 18.66 | 16.32 | 20.99 | 2 |
| 2010s | 24.09 | 23.27 | 24.92 | 2 |
| 2020s | 27.7 | 27.7 | 27.7 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More population data for Burkina Faso
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.034 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.29 million (2100)
- Population density 182.22 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.034 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 4.11 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 39,915 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 4.11 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 4.11 (2024)
- Natural population growth 2.37 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 4.19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the largest city in Burkina Faso?
- Population in the largest city in Burkina Faso was 27.7 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 27.7 in 2020.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.67 in 1955.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for population in the largest city?
- Burkina Faso ranks 84th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. 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 in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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