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Burkina FasovsCote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 31,934,230, about 1.36× the other value.

Surface area

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records 322,460 km², about 1.18× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is higher

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) records $87.11 billion, about 3.77× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso23,548,781
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)31,934,230

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s population is 36% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 8,385,449.

Surface area

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso274,200 km²
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)322,460 km²

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s surface area is 18% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 48,260 km².

Population density

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso85.9 /km²
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)99 /km²

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s population density is 15% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 13.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$23.12 billion · 2024
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$87.11 billion · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s nominal GDP is 277% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $63.99 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$982 · 2024
🇨🇮 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)$2,728 · 2024

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s GDP per capita is 178% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $1,746.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Ouagadougou

Yamoussoukro

Population

23,548,781

31,934,230

Surface area

274,200 km²

322,460 km²

Population density

85.9 /km²

99 /km²

Nominal GDP

$23.12 billion · 2024

$87.11 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$982 · 2024

$2,728 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Western Africa

Western Africa

Currency

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA

Nationality

Burkinabe

Ivorian

Phone code

+226

+225

Internet domain

.bf

.ci

ISO codes

BF / BFA

CI / CIV

Time zone

Africa/Ouagadougou

Africa/Abidjan

Native name

Burkina Faso

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About Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.

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About Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.

Full Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) profile →

Burkina Faso & Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Burkina Faso?

The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

What is the population of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a recorded population of approximately 23,548,781 people.

How big is Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso covers an area of about 274,200 km².

What is the population density of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 85.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.12 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of approximately $982.

What currency is used in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Burkina Faso located?

Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Burkina Faso called?

People from Burkina Faso are referred to as Burkinabe.

What is the phone calling code for Burkina Faso?

The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226.

What is the internet domain for Burkina Faso?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso is .bf.

What time zone is Burkina Faso in?

Burkina Faso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.

What is Burkina Faso known for?

Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.

What is the capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The capital of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Yamoussoukro.

What is the population of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a recorded population of approximately 31,934,230 people.

How big is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) covers an area of about 322,460 km².

What is the population density of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a population density of roughly 99 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $87.11 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,728.

What currency is used in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.

Where is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) located?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in Western Africa, Africa.

What are people from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) called?

People from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are referred to as Ivorian.

What is the phone calling code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The international dialing code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is +225.

What is the internet domain for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is .ci.

What time zone is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in?

Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone.

What is Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) known for?

Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.