Moving to Burkina Faso from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Burkina Faso compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
BF
27.8

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
BF
$224
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
BF
1.5

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
BF
84.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
BF
0.3t

Haiti performs better than Burkina Faso across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HT
0.3
BF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
BF
7.8%

Burkina Faso generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
BF
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
BF
$2,500

Haiti generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
BF
63.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
BF
49.4

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Burkina Faso passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Burkina Faso?

Connectivity is usually fine (Burkina Faso: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Burkina Faso offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?

Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Haiti?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in suicide rate. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?

The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT BF
Population 11,334,637 21,935,389
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Haitian Creole French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +226
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114