Population

Burkina FasovsTogo
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
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Surface area
Burkina Faso is higher
Nominal GDP
Burkina Faso is higher
What stands out
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Population
Burkina Faso’s population is 147% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 14,033,545.
Surface area
Burkina Faso’s surface area is 383% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 217,410 km².
Population density
Togo’s population density is 95% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 81.7 /km².
Nominal GDP
Burkina Faso’s nominal GDP is 117% larger than that of Togo, a difference of $12.47 billion.
GDP per capita
Togo’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $137.
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
Lome
Population
23,548,781
9,515,236
Surface area
274,200 km²
56,790 km²
Population density
85.9 /km²
168 /km²
Nominal GDP
$23.12 billion · 2024
$10.65 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$982 · 2024
$1,119 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Burkinabe
Togolese
Phone code
+226
+228
Internet domain
.bf
.tg
ISO codes
BF / BFA
TG / TGO
Time zone
Africa/Ouagadougou
Africa/Lome
Native name
Burkina Faso
Togo
| Measure | Burkina Faso | Togo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Ouagadougou | Lome |
| Population | 23,548,781 | 9,515,236 |
| Surface area | 274,200 km² | 56,790 km² |
| Population density | 85.9 /km² | 168 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $23.12 billion · 2024 | $10.65 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $982 · 2024 | $1,119 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Burkinabe | Togolese |
| Phone code | +226 | +228 |
| Internet domain | .bf | .tg |
| ISO codes | BF / BFA | TG / TGO |
| Time zone | Africa/Ouagadougou | Africa/Lome |
| Native name | Burkina Faso | Togo |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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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Full Togo profile →Burkina Faso & Togo: 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 Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lome.
What is the population of Togo?
Togo has a recorded population of approximately 9,515,236 people.
How big is Togo?
Togo covers an area of about 56,790 km².
What is the population density of Togo?
Togo has a population density of roughly 168 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Togo?
Togo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.65 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Togo?
Togo has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,119.
What currency is used in Togo?
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Togo located?
Togo is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Togo called?
People from Togo are referred to as Togolese.
What is the phone calling code for Togo?
The international dialing code for Togo is +228.
What is the internet domain for Togo?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Togo is .tg.
What time zone is Togo in?
Togo uses the Africa/Lome time zone.
What is Togo known for?
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