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Burkina Faso: Population growth (annual %)

In , Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) was 2.25.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Burkina Faso ranks #39 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Burkina Faso Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.15
Trough
2.25
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-11.2%
-2.4% / yr
10-year change
-24.5%
-2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
2.2460
2.2697
2.3091
2.3765
2.4352
2.5299
2.6971
2.8529
2.9251
2.9620

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) was 2.25, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Burkina Faso rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Burkina Faso ranked #39 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Burkina Faso's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Burkina Faso is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.