Population density in Burkina Faso 2022

The population density in Burkina Faso increased by 1.9 inhabitants per square kilometer (+2.36 percent) in 2022 in comparison to the previous year. With 82.27 inhabitants per square kilometer, the population density thereby reached its highest value in the observed period. Notably, the population density continuously increased over the last years.
Population density refers to the number of people living in a certain country or area, given as an average per square kilometer. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.

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