Who moves to Burkina Faso
690.6K people have chosen Burkina Faso for relocation — #72 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Burkina Faso? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 94% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | 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.
Cote d'Ivoire is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso attracts 47% of all emigrants from Cote d'Ivoire, 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 Cote d'Ivoire 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 | Cote d'Ivoire | 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