MigrantoImmigrants in Burkina Faso
690.6K foreigners live in Burkina Faso — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Burkina Faso by country
The 3 largest groups make up 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 574409 |
| Mali | 37862 |
| Ghana | 34219 |
| Togo | 16349 |
| Niger | 13549 |
| Nigeria | 5490 |
| Benin | 4437 |
| Senegal | 4283 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Burkina Faso in numbers
Ivorians are the largest group by a wide margin
83% of all immigrants were born in Ivory Coast, while the next group accounts for just 5%.
47% of all emigrants from Ivory Coast live in Burkina Faso
No other country has more people born in Ivory Coast.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 75% to 83%, and today that group is people born in Ivory Coast.
Immigrant population in Burkina Faso over time
Foreigners living in Burkina Faso, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 326879 |
| 1995 | 435776 |
| 2000 | 485979 |
| 2005 | 557720 |
| 2010 | 629595 |
| 2015 | 658342 |
| 2020 | 675820 |
| 2024 | 690598 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Burkina Faso, by year
| Year | Ivorians | Malians | Ghanaians | Togolese | Nigeriens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 243776 | 37576 | 24542 | 6131 | 8275 |
| 1995 | 303170 | 75987 | 30522 | 7625 | 10291 |
| 2000 | 383695 | 42260 | 29139 | 10415 | 10633 |
| 2005 | 458125 | 37118 | 27293 | 13040 | 10807 |
| 2010 | 517165 | 41902 | 30810 | 14721 | 12200 |
| 2015 | 540779 | 43815 | 32217 | 15393 | 12757 |
| 2020 | 562117 | 37052 | 33487 | 15999 | 13259 |
| 2024 | 574409 | 37862 | 34219 | 16349 | 13549 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Burkina Faso
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Burkina Faso
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Burkina Faso?
Around 690.6K immigrants live in Burkina Faso — the world's #72 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Burkina Faso are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Burkina Faso — that's 690.6K out of a total population of 23.5M.
Where do most immigrants in Burkina Faso come from?
Most immigrants in Burkina Faso come from Ivory Coast, Mali and Ghana — these three countries account for about 94% of all immigrants.
How many Ivorians live in Burkina Faso?
Around 574.4K Ivorians live in Burkina Faso — about 83% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Burkina Faso growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Burkina Faso has changed from 658.3K to 690.6K, about 5%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Burkina Faso come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Burkina Faso. Their children born in Burkina Faso are not included.
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