Burkina Faso Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Burkina Faso's life expectancy was 61.3 in 2025, ranked 208th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's life expectancy stood at 61.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 61.3 by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 208th globally.
Burkina Faso’s life expectancy has risen from 36.07 in 1960 to 61.32 in 2025, marking a 25.25‑point increase over 65 years and positioning the country at 208th globally. The all‑time peak of 61.32 coincides with the most recent year, reflecting steady gains in public health, vaccination coverage and maternal care that have reduced mortality from communicable diseases. Despite the improvement, Burkina Faso remains only marginally above its immediate neighbour Niger, which records 61.33, and trails Benin’s 61.02 and Guinea’s 61.38, underscoring persistent regional disparities in health outcomes. The upward trajectory is anchored in expanded primary health‑care networks and increased government spending on nutrition programs, yet challenges such as limited access to clean water and recurrent droughts continue to constrain further gains. Continued investment in health infrastructure and climate‑resilient agriculture will be crucial for sustaining and potentially accelerating life‑expectancy growth in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 61.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 61.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.3 | +0.2 | #208 |
| 2023 | 61.1 | +0.4 | #207 |
| 2022 | 60.7 | +0.7 | #206 |
| 2021 | 60.0 | −0.4 | #204 |
| 2020 | 60.5 | +0.3 | #202 |
| 2019 | 60.2 | +0.2 | #204 |
| 2018 | 60.0 | +0.4 | #202 |
| 2017 | 59.6 | +0.4 | #202 |
| 2016 | 59.2 | +0.4 | #204 |
| 2015 | 58.8 | +0.4 | #203 |
| 2014 | 58.3 | +0.4 | #202 |
| 2013 | 57.9 | +0.4 | #203 |
| 2012 | 57.5 | +0.5 | #203 |
| 2011 | 57.0 | +0.7 | #202 |
| 2010 | 56.3 | +0.6 | #203 |
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 life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's life expectancy was 61.3 in 2025. Ranked 208th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's life expectancy peaked at 61.3 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Burkina Faso was 36.1 in 1960.
Burkina Faso ranks 208th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's life expectancy is projected to reach 61.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 61.3. This ranks 208th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_life-expectancy,
title = {Burkina Faso Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}