Which has higher population, Burkina Faso or Kazakhstan?

Burkina Faso, at 16,608 against 15,953 in Kazakhstan as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Burkina Faso vs Kazakhstan: Population

Burkina Faso

16,608

in 2030

Kazakhstan

15,953

in 2030

Burkina Faso rank

61st

Kazakhstan rank

64th

Population over time

Burkina Faso
Kazakhstan

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 16,608 against 15,953 in Kazakhstan, a difference of 655.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Kazakhstan ahead.

Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Kazakhstan ranks 64th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and Kazakhstan in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Kazakhstan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,444	11,571	6,128	Kazakhstan
2000s	7,468	11,891	4,424	Kazakhstan
2010s	10,137	13,059	2,922	Kazakhstan
2020s	13,987	14,687	699.8	Kazakhstan
2030s	16,608	15,953	655.7	Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Burkina Faso or Kazakhstan?: Burkina Faso, at 16,608 against 15,953 in Kazakhstan as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan?: 655, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Kazakhstan rank globally for population?: Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Kazakhstan ranks 64th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.