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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Burkina Faso is 61.6 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 29 years since 1950. About 191 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.8 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 52.7 per 1,000 live births, down 68% since 1950. Women live about 4.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 12 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 24.1%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 71.6 years.
Life expectancy
61.6 years
Infant mortality
52.7 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
79.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.8 per 1,000 people
Burkina Faso faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 61.6 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 29 years since 1950. High infant mortality (53 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 71.6 years.