MigrantoImmigrants in Burkina Faso
690.6K foreign-born residents — the #72 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Burkina Faso.
Ivory Coast is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Ivory Coast accounts for 83% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 5%.
Burkina Faso is a primary destination for emigrants from Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso attracts 47% of all emigrants from Ivory Coast, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 75% to 83%, with Ivory Coast increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 326879 |
| 1995 | 435776 |
| 2000 | 485979 |
| 2005 | 557720 |
| 2010 | 629595 |
| 2015 | 658342 |
| 2020 | 675820 |
| 2024 | 690598 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ivory Coast | Mali | Ghana | Togo | Niger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Burkina Faso as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Burkina Faso
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Burkina Faso?
Around 690.6K foreign-born residents live in Burkina Faso, making it the #72-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Burkina Faso changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Burkina Faso has changed from 658.3K to 690.6K people, a change of about 5%.
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