Lowest Income in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by lowest income

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All Countries · Burkina Faso

Lowest Income — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 $873

2 Gaoua 13 $873

3 Garango 04 $873

4 Gourcy 10 $873

5 Yako 10 $873

6 Zorgo 11 $873

7 Réo 06 $873

8 Orodara 09 $873

9 Ziniaré 11 $873

10 Niangoloko 02 $873

11 Nouna 01 $873

12 Aribinda 12 $873

13 Bittou 04 $873

14 Kombissiri 07 $873

15 Manga 07 $873

16 Pô 07 $873

17 Bourzanga 05 $873

18 Barogo 11 $873

19 Gao 06 $873

20 Tougan 01 $873

21 Sapouy 06 $873

22 Nioko I 03 $873

23 Ouagadougou 03 $873

24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 $873

25 Koudougou 06 $873

26 Saaba 03 $873

27 Ouahigouya 10 $873

28 Kaya 05 $873

29 Banfora 02 $873

30 Pouytenga 04 $873

31 Houndé 09 $873

32 Fada N'gourma 08 $873

33 Yalgo 05 $873

34 Dédougou 01 $873

35 Tenkodogo 04 $873

36 Djibo 12 $873

37 Kongoussi 05 $873

38 Léo 06 $873

39 Koupéla 04 $873

40 Titao 10 $873

41 Saonré 03 $873

42 Dori 12 $873

43 Sabou 06 $873

44 Kindi 06 $873

45 Namponkoré 08 $873

46 Tô 06 $873

47 Toma 01 $873

48 Diapaga 08 $873

49 Karankasso 09 $873

50 Gomboussougou 07 $873

51 Gayéri 08 $873

52 Pa 01 $873

53 Mani 08 $873

54 Tita 06 $873

55 Kompienga 08 $873

56 Pama 08 $873

57 Ouargaye 04 $873

58 Sebba 12 $873

59 Nanoro 06 $873

60 Gorom-Gorom 12 $873

61 Mangodara 02 $873

62 Pitmoaga 06 $873

63 Sindou 02 $873

64 Zabré 04 $873

65 Kokologo 06 $873

66 Dano 13 $873

67 Mogtédo 11 $873

68 Diébougou 13 $873

69 Boussé 11 $873

70 Solenzo 01 $873

71 Boulsa 05 $873

72 Pissila 05 $873

73 Béguédo 04 $873

74 Goulouré 06 $873

75 Bogandé 08 $873

76 Fara Department 01 $873

77 Boromo 01 $873

78 Cinkansé 04 $873

79 Zinguédéssé 03 $873

80 Korsimoro 05 $873

81 Batié 13 $873

82 Kouka 05 $873

83 Natiaboani 08 $873

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Burkina Faso face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Bama has a median household income of $873.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Bama earns $873 — 99% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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