Burkina Faso Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 52.11 %
Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 52.11 % (estimate), up 0.9% from 2025. It ranks #207 of 237 countries.
Explore the percentage of population by degree of urbanization across countries, highlighting the shift towards urban living and its impact on economic growth and development. Understanding these trends is crucial for addressing urban planning and resource allocation.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Burkina Faso ranks (2026)
#207 of 237- #205
Chad52.52% - #206
Niger52.3% - #207
Burkina Faso52.11% - #208
Bosnia and Herzegovina51.78% - #209
Timor-Leste51.5%
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52.11 % | +0.46 % | +0.89% | |
| 2025 | 51.65 % | +0.41 % | +0.81% | |
| 2024 | 51.24 % | +0.43 % | +0.85% | |
| 2023 | 50.81 % | +0.45 % | +0.90% | |
| 2022 | 50.36 % | +0.47 % | +0.95% | |
| 2021 | 49.88 % | +0.49 % | +1.00% | |
| 2020 | 49.39 % | 0.08 % | -0.16% | |
| 2019 | 49.47 % | 0.09 % | -0.17% | |
| 2018 | 49.56 % | 0.09 % | -0.18% | |
| 2017 | 49.65 % | 0.1 % | -0.19% | |
| 2016 | 49.74 % | 0.1 % | -0.20% | |
| 2015 | 49.84 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Burkina Faso: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/burkina-faso/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burkina Faso Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
What is Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾
Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 52.11 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾
Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.9% from 2025 (51.65 %) to 2026 (52.11 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 4.8%.
How does Burkina Faso rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾
In 2026, Burkina Faso has the 207th highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.
What was Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾
In 2015, Burkina Faso's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 49.84 %. By 2026 it rose by 4.6%.
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