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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Burkina Faso’s population is 60% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 8,793,996.
Burkina Faso’s surface area is 12% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 28,340 km².
Burkina Faso’s population density is 43% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 25.9 /km².
Guinea’s nominal GDP is 8.1% larger than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $1.88 billion.
Guinea’s GDP per capita is 73% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $713.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Ouagadougou
Conakry
23,548,781
14,754,785
274,200 km²
245,860 km²
85.9 /km²
60 /km²
$23.12 billion · 2024
$25.01 billion · 2024
$982 · 2024
$1,695 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Guinean franc · GNF · FG
Burkinabe
Guinean
+226
+224
.bf
.gn
BF / BFA
GN / GIN
Africa/Ouagadougou
Africa/Conakry
Burkina Faso
Guinée
| Measure | Burkina Faso | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ouagadougou | Conakry |
| Population | 23,548,781 | 14,754,785 |
| Surface area | 274,200 km² | 245,860 km² |
| Population density | 85.9 /km² | 60 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $23.12 billion · 2024 | $25.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $982 · 2024 | $1,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Guinean franc · GNF · FG |
| Nationality | Burkinabe | Guinean |
| Phone code | +226 | +224 |
| Internet domain | .bf | .gn |
| ISO codes | BF / BFA | GN / GIN |
| Time zone | Africa/Ouagadougou | Africa/Conakry |
| Native name | Burkina Faso | Guinée |
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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.
Full Burkina Faso profile →Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.
Full Guinea profile →The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso has a recorded population of approximately 23,548,781 people.
Burkina Faso covers an area of about 274,200 km².
Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 85.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burkina Faso has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.12 billion as of 2024.
Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of approximately $982.
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Burkina Faso are referred to as Burkinabe.
The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso is .bf.
Burkina Faso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
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.
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.
Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².
Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.
Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.
Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Guinea is Guinée.
People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.
The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.
Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.