Burkina Faso Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Burkina Faso Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Burkina Faso population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. 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 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this is the decade after Burkina Faso’s independence in 1960. Click here to review the Burkina Faso country overview.

Chart of Burkina Faso Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Burkina Faso’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 5.6 million people in 1970 to 6.6 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew 17.9% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). 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 1980s.