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Burkina FasovsTogo

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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

Burkina Faso is higher

Burkina Faso records 23,548,781, about 2.47× the other value.

Surface area

Burkina Faso is higher

Burkina Faso records 274,200 km², about 4.83× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Burkina Faso is higher

Burkina Faso records $23.12 billion, about 2.17× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso23,548,781
🇹🇬 Togo9,515,236

Burkina Faso’s population is 147% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 14,033,545.

Surface area

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso274,200 km²
🇹🇬 Togo56,790 km²

Burkina Faso’s surface area is 383% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 217,410 km².

Population density

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso85.9 /km²
🇹🇬 Togo168 /km²

Togo’s population density is 95% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 81.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$23.12 billion · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$10.65 billion · 2024

Burkina Faso’s nominal GDP is 117% larger than that of Togo, a difference of $12.47 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$982 · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$1,119 · 2024

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

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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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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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