Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Uganda  | Burkina Faso  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Uganda | Burkina Faso |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kampala | Ouagadougou |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ N | 12° 21′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 32° 0′ 0″ E | 1° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Uganda is 241,550 sq km, and the total area of Burkina Faso is 274,223 sq km. Uganda is smaller than Burkina Faso by 32,673 sq km. Uganda is around 1.14 times smaller than Burkina Faso.
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 241,550 Sq km | 274,223 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 32,673 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 93,065 Sq Mile | 105,878 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 12,813 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 15.0 % | 0.146 % |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kampala | Ouagadougou |
Demonyms  | Ugandan | Burkinabé |
Official Languages  | English, Swahili | Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, Fula |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a dominant-party authoritarian state | Unitary republic under a military junta |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.4 % | 63.8 % |
The people of Uganda are called Ugandan, and the people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé.
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Ugandan Shilling | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | UGX | XOF |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +256 | +226 |
Internet TLD  | .ug | .bf |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | UG | BF |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty | Ditanyè |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty | One Single Night |
National Animal  | Grey Crowned Crane | African Horse |
National Bird  | Grey Crowned Crane | White-bellied Go-away-bird |
National Flower  | Sunflower | Red rose |
National Sport  | Cricket | Football |
National Colors  | Black, yellow and red | Red, green and yellow |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 03:25 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean 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 [03:25 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Uganda as of 2023 is estimated to be around 48,582,334, and the total population of Burkina Faso as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,251,485.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Uganda had 25,330,849 more people than Burkina Faso.
The annual Population Growth in Uganda is 3.25% and the annual population growth in Burkina Faso is 2.80%.
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 30.1 % | 29.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.3 % | 68.4 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.65 % | 2.48 % |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Ouagadougou |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 03:25 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 29.92 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 3.26 km/hr, 203 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 38 % |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.47 (Births Per Woman) | 4.67 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 325.65 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 318.37 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 233.91 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 240.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.2 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 50.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (60.5 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (90.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 15 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 16.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16 (people per 100K population) | 27.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.59 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.21 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Uganda, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 60.5 people per 100,000 people in Uganda, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 90.7 people per 100,000 people in Burkina Faso, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Uganda, spent [ 4.67% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Burkina Faso, spent [ 6.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Uganda | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 30.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 7.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 6.75% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 12.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.81 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (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 Uganda, are 1.17 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Burkina Faso.
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