Refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Refugees by country of origin was 150,081 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso, 1984–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso stood at 150,081 people. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 173.5% on the previous year and up 7,999.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso peaked at 150,081 people in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6 people, in 1991.
Burkina Faso ranks 22nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 50 people | — |
| 1985 | 90 people | +80.0% |
| 1986 | 110 people | +22.2% |
| 1987 | 50 people | -54.5% |
| 1991 | 6 people | -88.0% |
| 1992 | 61 people | +916.7% |
| 1993 | 61 people | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 69 people | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 60 people | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 64 people | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 112 people | +75.0% |
| 1998 | 100 people | -10.7% |
| 1999 | 101 people | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 124 people | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 90 people | -27.4% |
| 2002 | 970 people | +977.8% |
| 2003 | 852 people | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 575 people | -32.5% |
| 2005 | 602 people | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 373 people | -38.0% |
| 2007 | 557 people | +49.3% |
| 2008 | 719 people | +29.1% |
| 2009 | 983 people | +36.7% |
| 2010 | 1,141 people | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 1,262 people | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 1,458 people | +15.5% |
| 2013 | 1,578 people | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 1,853 people | +17.4% |
| 2015 | 2,147 people | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 2,352 people | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 2,694 people | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 11,447 people | +324.9% |
| 2019 | 11,733 people | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 15,694 people | +33.8% |
| 2021 | 20,209 people | +28.8% |
| 2022 | 29,914 people | +48.0% |
| 2023 | 54,869 people | +83.4% |
| 2024 | 150,081 people | +173.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 75 people | 50 people | 110 people | 4 |
| 1990s | 70.44 people | 6 people | 112 people | 9 |
| 2000s | 584.5 people | 90 people | 983 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,766 people | 1,141 people | 11,733 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,153 people | 15,694 people | 150,081 people | 5 |
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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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso?
- Refugees by country of origin in Burkina Faso was 150,081 people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 150,081 people in 2024.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 people in 1991.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for refugees by country of origin?
- Burkina Faso ranks 22nd out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,999.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.