Life Expectancy at Birth: Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's life expectancy at birth is currently 61.292 years as of 2024. # Burkina Faso Life Expectancy at Birth Burkina Faso's life expectancy reached 61.
Current (2024)
61.292 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
61.292 years
Low (1960)
36.074 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Burkina Faso
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Burkina Faso
Analysis# Burkina Faso Life Expectancy at Birth
Burkina Faso's life expectancy reached 61.292 years in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 69.9% increase since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 36.074 years. Over the past six decades, Burkina Faso has transformed health outcomes through expanded healthcare access, improved maternal and child mortality rates, and better disease prevention—though the nation remains below the global average of approximately 73 years.
Recent years show consistent gains, with life expectancy climbing steadily from 58.778 years in 2015 to the current level. A minor dip in 2021 (60.046 years) reflects pandemic-related disruptions, but the upward trajectory resumed immediately. The sustained year-over-year improvements suggest continued progress in public health infrastructure and living conditions, positioning Burkina Faso on a path toward further longevity gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.292 years | +0.33% |
| 2023 | 61.092 years | +0.65% |
| 2022 | 60.7 years | +1.09% |
| 2021 | 60.046 years | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 60.454 years | +0.45% |
| 2019 | 60.184 years | +0.35% |
| 2018 | 59.972 years | +0.66% |
| 2017 | 59.578 years | +0.68% |
| 2016 | 59.173 years | +0.67% |
| 2015 | 58.778 years | +0.77% |
| 2014 | 58.331 years | +0.74% |
| 2013 | 57.903 years | +0.78% |
| 2012 | 57.457 years | +0.80% |
| 2011 | 57.001 years | +1.17% |
| 2010 | 56.343 years | +0.99% |
| 2009 | 55.791 years | +1.07% |
| 2008 | 55.199 years | +1.51% |
| 2007 | 54.377 years | +1.10% |
| 2006 | 53.784 years | +0.96% |
| 2005 | 53.271 years | +1.28% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 52.6 years | +1.23% |
| 2003 | 51.959 years | +1.00% |
| 2002 | 51.447 years | +0.51% |
| 2001 | 51.188 years | +0.75% |
| 2000 | 50.808 years | +0.68% |
| 1999 | 50.463 years | +0.60% |
| 1998 | 50.163 years | +1.22% |
| 1997 | 49.56 years | -0.27% |
| 1996 | 49.693 years | +0.28% |
| 1995 | 49.554 years | +0.17% |
| 1994 | 49.469 years | +0.12% |
| 1993 | 49.412 years | +0.07% |
| 1992 | 49.378 years | +0.10% |
| 1991 | 49.33 years | +0.03% |
| 1990 | 49.315 years | +0.09% |
| 1989 | 49.27 years | +0.11% |
| 1988 | 49.215 years | +0.24% |
| 1987 | 49.097 years | +0.22% |
| 1986 | 48.987 years | +0.49% |
| 1985 | 48.748 years | +0.59% |
| 1984 | 48.464 years | +0.84% |
| 1983 | 48.061 years | +0.90% |
| 1982 | 47.633 years | +1.64% |
| 1981 | 46.866 years | +0.86% |
| 1980 | 46.465 years | +1.67% |
| 1979 | 45.702 years | +1.57% |
| 1978 | 44.995 years | +1.87% |
| 1977 | 44.167 years | +1.94% |
| 1976 | 43.327 years | +1.98% |
| 1975 | 42.486 years | +1.86% |
| 1974 | 41.711 years | +1.87% |
| 1973 | 40.947 years | +1.36% |
| 1972 | 40.399 years | +1.37% |
| 1971 | 39.853 years | +0.79% |
| 1970 | 39.54 years | +1.32% |
| 1969 | 39.023 years | +0.68% |
| 1968 | 38.76 years | +0.85% |
| 1967 | 38.432 years | +0.90% |
| 1966 | 38.091 years | +0.88% |
| 1965 | 37.758 years | +0.96% |
| 1964 | 37.399 years | +0.82% |
| 1963 | 37.093 years | +0.93% |
| 1962 | 36.753 years | +1.08% |
| 1961 | 36.361 years | +0.80% |
| 1960 | 36.074 years | — |
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