Burkina Faso Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Burkina Faso's death rate was 7.7 in 2025, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's death rate stood at 7.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 95th globally.
Burkina Faso's death rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from a peak of 26.93 in 1960 to a trough of 7.73 in 2025. This reduction of approximately 71 per cent represents a substantial improvement in the country's life expectancy and health outcomes. In comparison, Indonesia, a peer country, has also experienced a decline in its death rate, reaching 7.73 in 2025. The sharp decline in Burkina Faso's death rate is a testament to the country's progress in healthcare and public health initiatives. However, the country still ranks 95th globally in terms of death rate, indicating opportunities for further improvement. With a stable economy and a focus on healthcare, Burkina Faso may continue to see a decline in its death rate, but a significant increase in investment in healthcare infrastructure and human resources would be necessary to accelerate this trend and further improve the country's health outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.7 | −0.2 | #95 |
| 2023 | 8.0 | −0.2 | #132 |
| 2022 | 8.1 | −0.3 | #130 |
| 2021 | 8.4 | +0.1 | #117 |
| 2020 | 8.3 | −0.2 | #126 |
| 2019 | 8.6 | −0.2 | #145 |
| 2018 | 8.8 | −0.3 | #151 |
| 2017 | 9.1 | −0.3 | #155 |
| 2016 | 9.4 | −0.3 | #165 |
| 2015 | 9.7 | −0.3 | #172 |
| 2014 | 10.0 | −0.3 | #180 |
| 2013 | 10.3 | −0.3 | #185 |
| 2012 | 10.6 | −0.3 | #185 |
| 2011 | 10.9 | −0.4 | #188 |
| 2010 | 11.3 | −0.4 | #186 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's death rate was 7.7 in 2025. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's death rate peaked at 26.9 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Burkina Faso was 7.7 in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 95th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's death rate is projected to reach 7.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 7.7. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_death-rate,
title = {Burkina Faso Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}