Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Burkina Faso  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ouagadougou | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 12° 21′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 1° 34′ 0″ W | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Burkina Faso is 274,223 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Burkina Faso is smaller than Malaysia by 56,580 sq km. Burkina Faso is around 1.21 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 274,223 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 56,580 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 105,878 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 21,846 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.146 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ouagadougou | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Burkinabé | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, Fula | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary republic under a military junta | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.8 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +226 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .bf | .my |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BF | MY |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ditanyè | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One Single Night | My Country |
National Animal  | African Horse | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | White-bellied Go-away-bird | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Red rose | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Red, green and yellow | Gold and black |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:26 AM | 07:26 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Burkina Faso is [11:26 AM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [07:26 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Burkina Faso is [ 8 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Burkina Faso as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,251,485, and the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Burkina Faso had 11,057,040 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Burkina Faso is 2.80% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 29.1 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.4 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.48 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ouagadougou | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 11:26 AM | 07:26 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 39.07 Degree Celsius | 24.87 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 0 Degree | 0.15 km/hr, 238 Degree |
Humidity  | 22 % | 93 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.67 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 318.37 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 240.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 50.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (90.7 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 16.6 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 27.8 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Burkina Faso, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 90.7 people per 100,000 people in Burkina Faso, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Burkina Faso, spent [ 6.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.75% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.81 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Burkina Faso, are 3.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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