Burkina Faso Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

Burkina Faso Population Growth from 1960 to 1969

This page shows Burkina Faso population growth in the 1960s from 1960 to 1969. Burkina Faso’s official name is the Burkina Faso. The country is located on the south-eastern coast of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by the Ivory Coast to the southwest, Niger to the northeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, Benin to the southeast, and Mali to the northwest . Eventually, Burkina Faso gained independence from France on August 5, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Burkina Faso from 1960 to 1969. Furthermore, this is the decade during Burkina Faso’s independence in 1960. Click here to review the Burkina Faso country overview.

Chart of Burkina Faso Population Growth in the 1960s (1960 to 1969)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Burkina Faso’s population grew steadily from 1960 to 1969 for the decade. The population grew from 4.8 million people in 1960 to 5.5 million people in 1969. As a result, the population grew 14.6% in the 1960s (1960 to 1969). Additionally, the total life expectancy for Burkina Faso is approximately 61.5 years.

Most important, Burkina Faso has had continuous democratic elections since independence. To conclude, Burkina Faso maintains sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Burkina Faso’s population growth in the 1970s.