Moving to New Jersey from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Burkina Faso to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Burkina Faso to New Jersey, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Trenton averages 63°F vs 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Burkina Faso to New Jersey.

Moved in 2023
840 ↓ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Burkina Faso to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Burkina Faso.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

BF
5.6%
NJ
30.0%

Burkina Faso performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
NJ
91.9%

New Jersey performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
NJ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
NJ
$70,788

New Jersey performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
NJ
77.5 yrs

New Jersey performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Trenton
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 82°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 54°/36°F (12°/2°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Trenton
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Burkina Faso passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Burkina Faso.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Jersey?

From major New Jersey cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and New Jersey are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso performs better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Burkina Faso?

The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in New Jersey?

The official language in New Jersey is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF
Population 21,935,389 8,791,894
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +226 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911