Burkina Faso Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Burkina Faso's population growth was 2.18% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's population growth stood at 2.18% in 2025, a decline of +0.06pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.18% by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 44th globally.
Burkina Faso's population growth rate has exhibited considerable fluctuations over its 65-year coverage period. The country's population growth rate peaked at 3.15% in 2005, indicating a period of rapid demographic expansion. Conversely, the all-time trough of 1.45% in 1961 represented a relatively stable growth rate. The latest available data from the World Bank indicates a growth rate of 2.18% in 2025, positioning Burkina Faso at the 44th rank globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as Iraq, which also posted a growth rate of 2.17% in 2025. The trajectory of Burkina Faso's population growth rate is influenced by factors such as fertility rates, mortality rates, and migration patterns. A decline in fertility rates or an increase in mortality rates could potentially alter the country's population growth trajectory, leading to a decrease in the growth rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.08% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.13% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.18% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.18% | −0.06pp | #44 |
| 2024 | 2.25% | −0.02pp | #179 |
| 2023 | 2.27% | −0.04pp | #174 |
| 2022 | 2.31% | −0.07pp | #177 |
| 2021 | 2.38% | −0.06pp | #187 |
| 2020 | 2.44% | −0.09pp | #185 |
| 2019 | 2.53% | −0.17pp | #184 |
| 2018 | 2.70% | −0.16pp | #189 |
| 2017 | 2.85% | −0.07pp | #193 |
| 2016 | 2.93% | −0.04pp | #190 |
| 2015 | 2.96% | −0.01pp | #187 |
| 2014 | 2.97% | −0.03pp | #187 |
| 2013 | 3.00% | −0.02pp | #188 |
| 2012 | 3.02% | +0.06pp | #192 |
| 2011 | 2.96% | +0.03pp | #191 |
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 population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's population growth was 2.18% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's population growth peaked at 3.15% in 2005.
The lowest population growth in Burkina Faso was 1.45% in 1961.
Burkina Faso ranks 44th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's population growth is projected to reach 2.18% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Burkina Faso in 2025 was 2.18%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_population-growth,
title = {Burkina Faso Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}