Burkina Faso is a country in Western Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 24.1 million people (UN estimate), the 59th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 59th
Burkina Fasoブルキナファソ
Region
Western Africa, Africa
Population
about 24.1 million (59th)
Area
272,969 km² (72nd)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Burkina Faso in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 24.1 million, the 59th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/5 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 272,969 km², the 72nd largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 88.
Joining the United Nations
Burkina Faso joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Burkina Faso’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Burkina Faso on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Burkina Faso, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 16 UN member states in Western Africa. The one with the most people is Nigeria.