Pharmacists in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Pharmacists was 376 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
376
Change on year
down 58.3%
World rank
119th
of 164 countries
All-time high
901
in 2023
All-time low
78
in 2008
Years of data
18
2004–2024

Pharmacists in Burkina Faso, 2004–2024

02004006008001.0k2004201420242004: 2272008: 782009: 1612010: 1842011: 2232012: 2032013: 2072014: 2172015: 2582016: 2352017: 2842018: 2392019: 3132020: 7182021: 6912022: 8402023: 9012024: 376

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, pharmacists in Burkina Faso stood at 376.

The figure is down 58.3% on the previous year and up 73.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pharmacists in Burkina Faso peaked at 901 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 78, in 2008.

That places Burkina Faso 119th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 155.33 78 227 3
2010s 236.3 184 313 10
2020s 705.2 376 901 5

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

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  4. 120 Maldives 352 compare
  5. 121 Georgia 350 compare
  6. 122 Barbados 327 compare

See the full ranking of 166 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pharmacists in Burkina Faso?
Pharmacists in Burkina Faso was 376 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest pharmacists recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 901 in 2023.
What is the lowest pharmacists recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 78 in 2008.
How does Burkina Faso rank for pharmacists?
Burkina Faso ranks 119th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
Is pharmacists rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Pharmacists (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pharmacists (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
166 places, 3,388 data points, 1971–2024
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