Burkina Faso Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Burkina Faso's fertility rate was 3.93 in 2025, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's fertility rate stood at 3.93 in 2025, a decline of +0.26 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.93 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 24th globally.
Burkina Faso's fertility rate has exhibited a marked decline over the past six and a half decades, with the rate standing at 3.93 children per woman as of 2025. This rate represents a significant decrease from the peak of 7.26 children per woman in 1981, a period marked by rapid population growth in the country. The fertility rate in 2025 also marks the lowest point in the nation's history, surpassing the all-time trough of 3.94 in Zambia, a country with a comparable demographic profile. The decline in fertility rate is a notable trend in Burkina Faso, reflecting improvements in education and family planning. However, Burkina Faso's fertility rate remains higher than many of its global peers, suggesting that there is still significant room for improvement. A sustained increase in access to education and family planning resources is likely to continue driving down the fertility rate in the coming years, potentially altering the country's demographic trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.81 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.93 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.93 | −0.26 | #24 |
| 2023 | 4.19 | −0.09 | #195 |
| 2022 | 4.28 | −0.09 | #196 |
| 2021 | 4.36 | −0.08 | #196 |
| 2020 | 4.44 | −0.24 | #196 |
| 2019 | 4.68 | −0.24 | #201 |
| 2018 | 4.92 | −0.25 | #202 |
| 2017 | 5.17 | −0.16 | #206 |
| 2016 | 5.33 | −0.15 | #206 |
| 2015 | 5.48 | −0.12 | #206 |
| 2014 | 5.60 | −0.10 | #206 |
| 2013 | 5.70 | −0.10 | #207 |
| 2012 | 5.79 | −0.08 | #206 |
| 2011 | 5.87 | −0.07 | #205 |
| 2010 | 5.94 | −0.06 | #205 |
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 fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's fertility rate was 3.93 in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's fertility rate peaked at 7.26 in 1981.
The lowest fertility rate in Burkina Faso was 3.93 in 2025.
Burkina Faso ranks 24th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.93 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 3.93. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burkina Faso Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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