Population in the largest city in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Population in the largest city was 27.7 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
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.
Population in the largest city in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 4.67 | — |
| 1960 | 4.97 | +6.5% |
| 1965 | 5.53 | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 6.04 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 6.51 | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 9.87 | +51.5% |
| 1985 | 12.71 | +28.9% |
| 1990 | 13.53 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 13.6 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 16.32 | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 20.99 | +28.6% |
| 2010 | 23.27 | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 24.92 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 27.7 | +11.2% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 27.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.37, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 27.7 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.91, 96% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population in the largest city 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +51.5% | 6.51 | 9.87 |
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 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 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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