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The capital, Ouagadougou, is the largest city and a primary destination for internal migration.

A defining characteristic of Burkina Faso's population is its young age structure. Data from Worldometer and UNFPA indicates that over . This creates a high age dependency ratio of about 93.5%, meaning the working-age population (ages 15–64) faces significant pressure to provide for a large number of dependents. Urbanization and Migration Trends popdata.bf

Approximately 34.5% of the total population. The capital, Ouagadougou, is the largest city and

While the majority of the population remains rural, urbanization is accelerating. popdata.bf

Literacy and education remain critical areas of focus for national development. Estimates from Countrymeters suggest an adult literacy rate of approximately , with a notable gap between males (43%) and females (29.3%).