Which has higher population, Burkina Faso or Niger?

Niger, at 18,140 against 16,608 in Burkina Faso as of 2030.

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

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 Niger: Population

Burkina Faso

16,608

in 2030

Niger

18,140

in 2030

Burkina Faso rank

61st

Niger rank

59th

Population over time

Burkina Faso
Niger

How they compare

Niger currently reports 18,140 against 16,608 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 1,532.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Burkina Faso's.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Niger ranks 59th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 3 and Niger in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Burkina Faso	Niger	Difference	Ahead
1990s	5,444	5,115	328.66	Burkina Faso
2000s	7,468	7,017	451.02	Burkina Faso
2010s	10,137	10,010	127.1	Burkina Faso
2020s	13,987	14,794	807.43	Niger
2030s	16,608	18,140	1,531	Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Burkina Faso or Niger?: Niger, at 18,140 against 16,608 in Burkina Faso as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Burkina Faso and Niger?: 1,532, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Niger?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and Niger rank globally for population?: Burkina Faso ranks 61st and Niger ranks 59th 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.