Mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Mobile phone subscriptions was 27.46 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso is 27.46 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 119.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso peaked at 27.46 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Burkina Faso ranks 50th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 979.4 | 0 | 5,036 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.12 million | 25,245 | 3.82 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.46 million | 5.71 million | 20.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.33 million | 22.12 million | 27.46 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Burkina Faso
- Scientific and technical journal articles 519.72 (2023)
- Patent applications, residents 2 (2010)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2024)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.8514 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Burkina Faso was 27.46 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 27.46 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Burkina Faso ranks 50th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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