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Burkina Faso
Gender Ratios
There are more women than men in Burkina Faso according the CIA World Factbook 2024 data (most recent data available).
The Burkina Faso Gender Ratio is 99 men to 100 women (99:100) or 0.99. Burkina Faso's gender ratio is lower than the global average of 101 men to 100 women (101:100) or 1.01.
Gender Ratios
More Women than Men
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Burkina Faso Gender Ratio By Age
Gender Ratios vary by age group as well as location. The table below shows the gender ratios breakdown in Burkina Faso by age.
| Age Range | Burkina Faso Gender Ratio | Global Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| At birth | 103 Men to 100 Women | 103 Men to 100 Women |
| 1 to 14 | 100 Men to 100 Women | 107 Men to 100 Women |
| 15 to 24 | 101 Men to 100 Women | 106 Men to 100 Women |
| 25 to 54 | 103 Men to 100 Women | 102 Men to 100 Women |
| 55 to 64 | 74 Men to 100 Women | 95 Men to 100 Women |
| 65 and over | 60 Men to 100 Women | 80 Men to 100 Women |
Cities in Burkina Faso
Gender Ratios on this page are an aggregate of the gender ratios in the following cities within the region:
Ouagadougou.